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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 does Salieri say is the effect of the slowness in the music?
(a) Opulence.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Serenity.
(d) Patience.

2. Where is Salieri hidden?
(a) Under a trestle table.
(b) Behind an arras.
(c) In a wing-backed chair.
(d) Behind the door.

3. How does Salieri describe Mozart at the end of this scene?
(a) As a naive child.
(b) As a heavenly presence.
(c) As an obscene gypsy.
(d) As an obscene child.

4. 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.

5. What does Salieri view as the secret of successful living?
(a) Always knowing how to get the best value at the markets.
(b) Always knowing what your wife is doing behind your back.
(c) Always knowing what is going on behind your back.
(d) Always knowing what your publisher is doing behind your back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is Salieri's favorite sweet indulgence?

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

3. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?

4. Who wants the new comic opera to be in 'good plain German?'

5. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?

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