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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. What is Salieri's occupation at this time?
(a) Court Conductor.
(b) Kappellmeister.
(c) Court Musician.
(d) Court Composer.

2. 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) Music should not be too showy.
(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.

3. On what instrument does Mozart play Salieri's march?
(a) A fortepiano.
(b) A dulcimer.
(c) A pianoforte.
(d) A harpsichord.

4. How does Salieri describe Mozart at the end of this scene?
(a) As an obscene child.
(b) As a naive child.
(c) As an obscene gypsy.
(d) As a heavenly presence.

5. What does Mozart intend to do in Vienna?
(a) Hide from his father.
(b) Apply for Salieri's job.
(c) Give concerts.
(d) Kiss the Emperor's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salieri describe 'Marten Aller Arten'?

2. Where is the opera's story set?

3. What solo instrument sounds a single note?

4. What influences Mozart to make wildly tactless utterings at Bonno's house?

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

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