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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Salieri demonstrate his abandonment of his vow of chastity?
(a) He takes Constanze Mozart as his mistress.
(b) He begins an affair with Katharina Cavalieri.
(c) He starts seeing prostitutes.
(d) He seduces a nun.

2. What wish of Salieri's is granted at this point?
(a) He is appointed Kappellmeister on Bonno's death.
(b) Mozart falls desperately ill.
(c) He is given a Papal kinighthood.
(d) He is appointed Kappellmeister on Rosenberg's death.

3. Who wants the new comic opera to be in 'good plain German?'
(a) Leopold Mozart.
(b) Salieri.
(c) Rosenberg.
(d) The Emperor.

4. How does Mozart insult Count Orsini-Rosenberg?
(a) He tells him he looks like a turd.
(b) He tells him he is fat as a toad.
(c) He tells him he looks like a toad.
(d) He makes an obscene gesture and laughs.

5. What is the effect of the Emperor's yawn?
(a) The opera is hardly every performed.
(b) Encores will be banned in the future.
(c) Mozart is crushed emotionally and Salieri is delighted.
(d) Mozart is crushed emotionally and Salieri must show his sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Salieri's family feel about the Austrian Empire?

2. How does Salieri cope with his insight into Mozart's talent?

3. How did Leopold Mozart respond to his son's request?

4. How does Salieri describe Mozart at the end of this scene?

5. What is Salieri's occupation at this time?

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