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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. What is Salieri's burning ambition at this time of his life?
(a) To write the perfect opera.
(b) To have seven sons, all musicians.
(c) To become the Court Composer.
(d) To become First Royal Kapellmeister.

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

3. What solo instrument sounds a single note?
(a) A viola.
(b) An oboe.
(c) An organ.
(d) A crumhorn.

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

5. What does Salieri say is the title of his last work?
(a) The Death of Mozart.
(b) The Death of Mediocrity.
(c) The Death of the Bird.
(d) Orlando Furioso.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salieri feel he needs to make his 'last audience' appear?

2. Who presently holds the position Salieri covets?

3. Where is Salieri hidden?

4. How did Salieri's family feel about the Austrian Empire?

5. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?

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