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

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

3. Where does Salieri say he was born?
(a) Southern Italy.
(b) Sardinia.
(c) Northern Italy.
(d) Northern Hispaniola.

4. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?
(a) Baron Van Swieten.
(b) Leopold Mozart.
(c) Emperor Joseph II
(d) Count Rosenberg.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What people are the chorus members meant to represent?

3. What is Salieri's occupation at this time?

4. Who is named as an old pupil of Salieri's?

5. What was Salieri's home town?

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