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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. What is meant by the words 'one must avoid music that smells of music'?
(a) Music must be avoided if it is too passionate.
(b) Wind musicians should clean their instruments regularly.
(c) Only new music should be played, not works that have been on library shelves for years.
(d) Music should not be too showy.

2. How does Salieri finally realize the extent of Mozart's talent?
(a) He is given a report by the Venticelli.
(b) He reads the manuscripts Constanze has left.
(c) He sneaks into a concert and hears the Clarinet Concerto.
(d) He reads the manuscript of Don Giovanni.

3. What does Salieri say is the effect of the slowness in the music?
(a) Patience.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Serenity.
(d) Opulence.

4. How does Mozart view Salieri at this point?
(a) As a kind and good man.
(b) As a kind but impatient man.
(c) As an inspiring musician who is good and kind.
(d) As a fine musician.

5. What does Salieri find a compensation for ghastly encounters at the Baroness's?
(a) Eating eclairs in secret.
(b) Watching Mozart suffer.
(c) His favorite crema al mascarpone.
(d) The creative ideas that follow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is Salieri's favorite sweet indulgence?

2. Where is Salieri hidden?

3. What does Constanze accuse her husband of doing?

4. How does Salieri now plan to destroy Mozart?

5. How does Salieri get his hands on some of Mozart's manuscripts?

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