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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is named as an old pupil of Salieri's?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Johann Strauss II.
(c) Richard Strauss.
(d) Leopold Mozart.

2. Who presently holds the position Salieri covets?
(a) Giuseppe Bonno.
(b) Count Von Strack.
(c) Louis Van Beethoven.
(d) Count Von Oslo.

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

4. In the context of the play, how long has it been since Mozart's death?
(a) Thirty-four years.
(b) Thirty-two years.
(c) Fifty-three years.
(d) Thirty years.

5. Which is Salieri's favorite sweet indulgence?
(a) Crema al mascarpone.
(b) Tiramisu.
(c) Gelato.
(d) Tutti frutti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?

2. Where has Mozart been living prior to his arrival in Vienna?

3. Where does Salieri say he was born?

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

5. How does Salieri describe Mozart at the end of this scene?

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