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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is holding up Wolfgang's and Constanze's marriage?
2. What solo instrument sounds a single note?
3. How does Mozart defend his work?
4. What position is Mozart interested in applying for?
5. What relationship to Salieri is Katharina Cavalieri?
Short Essay Questions
1. What strategy does Salieri use in his attempt to seduce Constanze?
2. What happens in this section of the play to fertilize the growing seed of Salieri's murderous ideas?
3. How does Salieri come to change his mind about meeting Mozart?
4. In what way is the 'calf-measuring scene' ironic?
5. What is the significance of the golden light that bathes the Emperor and his court?
6. What is important about the discussion between Von Strack, Rosenberg and Van Swieten?
7. In what way does Mozart manage to insult Count Orsini-Rosenberg?
8. Comment on the dramatic function of the Venticelli in the opening scene.
9. In what ways does Salieri work to undermine Mozart in this section of the play?
10. What concrete information about Mozart is passed to Salieri by the Venticelli?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
'Conflict is the essence of drama' and this play is packed with conflict. Examine TWO strands of conflict within Amadeus and relate these to one or more of the play's themes.
Essay Topic 2
Would Amadeus be such a powerful play if it were to be produced differently? Discuss the function of production in creating audience response.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the role of the minor characters in Amadeus. Could any of them be removed from the play without affecting the story, action and outcome?
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