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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) Johann Strauss II.
(b) Richard Strauss.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Leopold Mozart.

2. In what language does Salieri speak when he is excited, according to one of the Venticelli?
(a) English.
(b) German.
(c) Flemish.
(d) Italian

3. Who was an influential teacher of Salieri?
(a) Monteverdi.
(b) Glinka.
(c) Glock.
(d) Gluck.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the context of the play, how long has it been since Mozart's death?

4. How is the Venticelli's speech described?

5. How did Salieri's family feel about the Austrian Empire?

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