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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. Why does Orsini-Rosenberg object to The Marriage of Figaro?

2. What is the effect of the dancers moving in total silence?

3. In conversation with Salieri, what attitude to his father does Mozart display?

4. Which character has been deeply upset by Mozart's desperate behavior?

5. What choice is Mozart given?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does The Magic Flute precipitate a serious falling-out between Mozart and Van Swieten?

2. What significant observations about art does Salieri make?

3. In what way is Mozart 'resurrected'?

4. What is the importance of the scene in which Salieri's home is contrasted with that of the Mozart family?

5. What is the significance of Salieri's words: " alone was empowered to recognize them for what they were'?

6. What is Salieri's fate?

7. Comment on Salieri's actions as Mozart's illness and obsession overtake him.

8. In what way is Mozart's tendency to plain speaking working against him, according to the Venticelli?

9. What disturbing aspect of 'appearances versus reality' does Salieri allude to in his opening speech in Act 2 of Amadeus?

10. What is the significance of 'the figure in gray' that haunts Mozart's dreams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

'A study of evil, tempered by humor.' Is this a view of Amadeus that you agree with? Discus with close reference to the text.

Essay Topic 2

'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 3

Examine the way in which humor is woven into the events depicted in Amadeus.

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