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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is named as an old pupil of Salieri's?
(a) Richard Strauss.
(b) Johann Strauss II.
(c) Leopold Mozart.
(d) Beethoven.

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

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

4. What quality does Salieri say he requires in a wife?
(a) Lack of fire.
(b) Ability to bear children.
(c) Feistiness.
(d) Musical talent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosophic age does Salieri refer to in his first speech for this section of the play?

2. Where has Mozart been living prior to his arrival in Vienna?

3. What caused Mozart's death, according to the Venticelli?

4. What does Mozart intend to do in Vienna?

5. How does Salieri refer to his servants?

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