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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. When Salieri speaks of 'the Creature,' to whom is he referring?
(a) Mozart.
(b) A Venticello.
(c) The Emperor.
(d) Constanze Mozart.

2. 'It celebrates . . . the goddess in Woman and not the laundress' is a reference to what>
(a) Drama.
(b) The Feast of the Annunciation.
(c) Lieder.
(d) Opera.

3. Who picks the child Mozart up after his fall?
(a) The Emperor's mother.
(b) His mother.
(c) Marie Antionette.
(d) No-one.

4. What explanation does Salieri give the Emporer for not choosing Mozart as the Princess Elizabeth's music tutor?
(a) He informs the Emperor that Mozart cannot be trusted around young women.
(b) He tells the Emperor Mozart is too busy.
(c) He tells the Emperor Mozart might influence the Princess politically.
(d) He tells the Emperor Mozart's fees are too high.

5. How does Salieri refer to his servants?
(a) As The Keeper of the Purse and The Maker of the Cakes.
(b) As The Keeper of the Razor and The Maker of the Cakes.
(c) As the Kappellmeister's Baker and The Keeper of the Salt.
(d) As The gossiping Ventrecelli.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Salieri claim is the inspiration for the Ghost in Don Giovanni?

2. How does Mozart view Salieri at this point?

3. How does Rosenberg sum up the effect of 'Non piu andrai'?

4. What does Salieri ask of the audience/'Ghosts of the future'?

5. To which character does Salieri give the name La Statua?

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