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

2. What is Salieri's occupation at this time?
(a) Court Composer.
(b) Kappellmeister.
(c) Court Musician.
(d) Court Conductor.

3. What is Salieri's burning ambition at this time of his life?
(a) To write the perfect opera.
(b) To become First Royal Kapellmeister.
(c) To have seven sons, all musicians.
(d) To become the Court Composer.

4. What caused Mozart's death, according to the Venticelli?
(a) Rheumatic fever.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) Puerperal fever.

5. Where has Mozart been living prior to his arrival in Vienna?
(a) Bonn.
(b) Salzburg.
(c) Melk.
(d) Prague.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?

2. What does Salieri say is the title of his last work?

3. What was Salieri's home town?

4. How is the Venticelli's speech described?

5. What words are whispered at the beginning of the play?

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