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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 animal is Mozart pretending to be?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A fox.
(c) A cat.
(d) A squirrel.

2. What does Mozart suggest is the answer to his problems?
(a) He could find more pupils.
(b) He could go to Prague to premiere an opera.
(c) He could apply to the Emperor for a new position.
(d) He could go to England, where music is loved.

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

4. Where is Salieri hidden?
(a) Under a trestle table.
(b) Behind the door.
(c) In a wing-backed chair.
(d) Behind an arras.

5. What wish of Salieri's is granted at this point?
(a) He is appointed Kappellmeister on Rosenberg's death.
(b) He is given a Papal kinighthood.
(c) Mozart falls desperately ill.
(d) He is appointed Kappellmeister on Bonno's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Mozart to stop his silliness on this occasion?

2. How does Salieri cope with his insight into Mozart's talent?

3. How does Salieri finally realize the extent of Mozart's talent?

4. What animal is Constanze imitating?

5. To what does Salieri compare the opening measures of the music he hears?

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