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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What suggestion does Salieri make to Mozart?
(a) That he put the Masons into it.
(b) That it should be about Egyptians.
(c) That he write a sequel to Seraglio.
(d) That it should be about brotherly love.

2. What is Salieri determined now to do?
(a) To block God by writing better music than Mozart can.
(b) To block God in one of his purest manifestations--Mozart.
(c) To serve God all his days.
(d) To block Mozart, thus serve God more fully.

3. 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 is going on behind your back.
(c) Always knowing what your publisher is doing behind your back.
(d) Always knowing what your wife is doing behind your back.

4. What is Mozart's reaction to Constanze's game with the Venticelli?
(a) He is angry and tells her she has ruined her reputation.
(b) He is angry and orders her to go home.
(c) He tries to be angry but backs down and kisses her instead of raging.
(d) He is furious and slaps her.

5. What word does Mozart use to describe the singer he has engaged to play the lead in his opera?
(a) Extroverted.
(b) Excessively beautiful.
(c) Extra talented.
(d) Exquisite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Mozart opera is being performed in this scene?

2. How does Salieri refer to his servants?

3. How does Mozart react to news of his salary?

4. How does Mozart receive a little help?

5. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?

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