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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. When Salieri left Italy, how old was Mozart?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty-six.
(d) Twenty-five.

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

3. What words are whispered at the beginning of the play?
(a) 'Salieri' and 'companion.'
(b) 'Celery' and 'assassin.'
(c) 'Mozart' and 'Beethoven.'
(d) 'Salieri' and 'assassin.'

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

5. What does Mozart intend to do in Vienna?
(a) Kiss the Emperor's hand.
(b) Hide from his father.
(c) Give concerts.
(d) Apply for Salieri's job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Salieri's home town?

3. Who is named as an old pupil of Salieri's?

4. How does Salieri refer to his servants?

5. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?

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