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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. Music from which of Mozart's operas is played as Salieri muses during the transition between scenes?
(a) Cosi Fan Tutte.
(b) The Magic Flute.
(c) Idomeneo.
(d) Florestan.

2. How does Mozart react to news of his salary?
(a) With disappointment and anger.
(b) With skepticism.
(c) With delight and gratitude.
(d) With delight.

3. In which room at the Baroness's does Salieri first see Mozart?
(a) The library.
(b) The music room.
(c) The atrium.
(d) The ballroom.

4. What influences Mozart to make wildly tactless utterings at Bonno's house?
(a) His arrogance.
(b) He has been listening to Salieri's Venticelli.
(c) He has been taking laudanum.
(d) Alcohol--he is drunk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What solo instrument sounds a single note?

2. What is the Emperor's judgment of the opera.

3. What is meant by the words 'one must avoid music that smells of music'?

4. What is Salieri's reaction to the young couple's goings-on?

5. How does Mozart view Salieri at this point?

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