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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What people are the chorus members meant to represent?
(a) Nineteenth century citizens of Venezia.
(b) Eighteenth century citizens of Vienna.
(c) Nineteenth century citizens of Verona.
(d) Salieri's cousins and nineteenth century neighbors.

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

3. How did Salieri's family feel about the Austrian Empire?
(a) They fought against it at the Battle of Lumbago.
(b) They were happy to be its subjects.
(c) They thought it gave them prestige in Europe.
(d) They tolerated it but longed for Italy's unification.

4. How is the Venticelli's speech described?
(a) They speak in tongues.
(b) They shout loudly.
(c) They are said to be laconic.
(d) They speak urgently, rapidly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is Mozart pretending to be?

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

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

4. What does Salieri view as the secret of successful living?

5. What animal is Constanze imitating?

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