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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Salieri intend to adapt the Legend of Danaius?
(a) As a huge choral symphony.
(b) As a huge tragic opera.
(c) As a chamber opera for four voices and a crumhorn.
(d) As a comic opera in six acts.

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

3. How does Mozart react when the Major-Domo enters?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is annoyed.
(d) He is excited and full of anticipation.

4. What causes Mozart to stop his silliness on this occasion?
(a) Respect for the Baroness.
(b) The mention of his father.
(c) The idea for some new music.
(d) Constanze's annoyance.

5. How does the audience react to the opera's finale?
(a) With polite applause.
(b) With great disgust.
(c) With boos and catcalls.
(d) With great applause.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Mozart opera is being performed in this scene?

2. What causes Salieri physical pain as he listens to the piece?

3. What explanation does Salieri give the Emporer for not choosing Mozart as the Princess Elizabeth's music tutor?

4. What other virtue does Salieri relinquish?

5. Who prompts the Emperor's response to the opera?

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