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

2. 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 First Royal Kapellmeister.
(d) To become the Court Composer.

3. What does Salieri ask of the audience/'Ghosts of the future'?
(a) To be his confessors.
(b) To recognise his music.
(c) To praise his music.
(d) To intercede for him with the saints.

4. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?
(a) 'Pianocello.'
(b) 'Lord Van Fugue.'
(c) 'Lord Fugue.'
(d) 'Wolferl.'

5. To what does Salieri compare the opening measures of the music he hears?
(a) A rusty triangle.
(b) A dusty oboe.
(c) A tired crumhorn.
(d) A rusty squeezebox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What family dynasty rules in Vienna?

2. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?

3. How does Salieri find out that Mozart has arrived in Vienna?

4. What animal is Mozart pretending to be?

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

(see the answer key)

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