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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. 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.

2. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?
(a) He is jealous of them.
(b) He is in awe of them.
(c) He finds them hateful.
(d) He finds them adorable.

3. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?
(a) He buys them dinner.
(b) He gets them jobs at the palace.
(c) He gives them cakes.
(d) He gives them money.

4. What is ironic about court musicians and their employers?
(a) The music will be remembered long after the politics of the time is forgotten.
(b) The music is forgettable because the Emperor will pass away.
(c) Everyone is mediocre and everything is a waste of time.
(d) Rich people are mediocre.

5. What relationship to Salieri is Katharina Cavalieri?
(a) She is his half-sister and later his pupil.
(b) She is his patron and later his mistress.
(c) She is his pupil and later his mistress.
(d) She is his illegitimate daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was an influential teacher of Salieri?

3. In what language does Salieri speak when he is excited, according to one of the Venticelli?

4. Where does Salieri say he was born?

5. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?

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