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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Salieri now plan to destroy Mozart?
(a) By getting the Venticelli to spread malicious rumors.
(b) By driving him into destitution.
(c) By poisoning him with arsenic.
(d) By turning Constanze against him.

2. What is Mozart's reaction to Constanze's game with the Venticelli?
(a) He is angry and orders her to go home.
(b) He is angry and tells her she has ruined her reputation.
(c) He tries to be angry but backs down and kisses her instead of raging.
(d) He is furious and slaps her.

3. Who writes an opera that is the talk of the city of Vienna, according to the Venticelli?
(a) Richard Strauss.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Salieri.
(d) Rossini.

4. On what instrument does Mozart play Salieri's march?
(a) A dulcimer.
(b) A harpsichord.
(c) A fortepiano.
(d) A pianoforte.

5. How does Salieri intend to adapt the Legend of Danaius?
(a) As a huge tragic opera.
(b) As a comic opera in six acts.
(c) As a chamber opera for four voices and a crumhorn.
(d) As a huge choral symphony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?

2. How old was Mozart when the Emperor last met him?

3. According to the Venticelli, how many pupils does Mozart have?

4. Why is Mozart so enthusiastic about vocal quartets?

5. What does Salieri feel he needs to make his 'last audience' appear?

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