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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 insight does Salieri experience when he hears 'Marten Aller Arten' being sung?
(a) He understands that this is just how music ought to be written.
(b) He understands religious ecstasy.
(c) He understands that the soprano is flighty.
(d) He understands that Mozart has had sex with the singer.

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

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

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

5. What family dynasty rules in Vienna?
(a) The Hollsteins.
(b) The Bourbons.
(c) The Bonbons.
(d) The Hapsburgs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salieri say is the effect of the slowness in the music?

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

3. Who plays the 'march of welcome' for Mozart?

4. Who presently holds the position Salieri covets?

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

(see the answer key)

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