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

2. About whom does the Emperor make the comment: 'I daresay he can't do much harm'?
(a) Count Von Strack.
(b) The First Venticello.
(c) Count Orsini-Rosenberg.
(d) Herr Sommer.

3. Where does Salieri finally meet Mozart?
(a) At the Imperial Palace.
(b) At the Statsoper.
(c) At Baroness Waldstadten's.
(d) At the Belvedere.

4. According to the Venticelli, how many pupils does Mozart have?
(a) Seven at the most.
(b) Six at the most.
(c) Four at the most.
(d) No more than sixteen.

5. Salieri describes the opera's music as an excellent match for what?
(a) Vulgar tastes.
(b) Viennese tastes.
(c) Mozart's vulgar coat.
(d) The lead soprano's voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What intensely special quality does Salieri believe Mozart's music possesses?

2. What is Salieri's occupation at this time?

3. What quality does Salieri say he requires in a wife?

4. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?

5. What is Salieri's burning ambition at this time of his life?

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