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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 word does Mozart use to describe the singer he has engaged to play the lead in his opera?
(a) Excessively beautiful.
(b) Extra talented.
(c) Extroverted.
(d) Exquisite.

2. To which character does Salieri give the name La Statua?
(a) Constanze Mozart.
(b) Teresa Salieri
(c) Princess Elizabeth.
(d) Baroness Waldstadten.

3. What explanation does Salieri give the Emporer for not choosing Mozart as the Princess Elizabeth's music tutor?
(a) He tells the Emperor Mozart is too busy.
(b) He tells the Emperor Mozart's fees are too high.
(c) He tells the Emperor Mozart might influence the Princess politically.
(d) He informs the Emperor that Mozart cannot be trusted around young women.

4. Which Mozart opera is being performed in this scene?
(a) La Cenerentola.
(b) Cosi Fan Tutte.
(c) The Abduction from the Seraglio.
(d) Don Giovanni.

5. When Salieri speaks of 'the Creature,' to whom is he referring?
(a) Constanze Mozart.
(b) Mozart.
(c) The Emperor.
(d) A Venticello.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Venticelli, how many pupils does Mozart have?

2. What event has taken place in the Mozart household?

3. On what instrument does Mozart play Salieri's march?

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

5. What excuse does Salieri offer for not himself trying some variations on the march of welcome?

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