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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 causes Mozart to stop his silliness on this occasion?
(a) Constanze's annoyance.
(b) Respect for the Baroness.
(c) The mention of his father.
(d) The idea for some new music.

2. To what does Salieri compare the opening measures of the music he hears?
(a) A rusty squeezebox.
(b) A dusty oboe.
(c) A rusty triangle.
(d) A tired crumhorn.

3. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?
(a) 'Pianocello.'
(b) 'Wolferl.'
(c) 'Lord Van Fugue.'
(d) 'Lord Fugue.'

4. How does Salieri find out that Mozart has arrived in Vienna?
(a) The Venticelli tell him.
(b) His wife tells him.
(c) Count Rosenberg tells him.
(d) The Emperor tells him.

5. What does Salieri view as the secret of successful living?
(a) Always knowing what is going on behind your back.
(b) Always knowing what your wife is doing behind your back.
(c) Always knowing how to get the best value at the markets.
(d) Always knowing what your publisher is doing behind your back.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Salieri left Italy, how old was Mozart?

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

3. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?

4. In which room at the Baroness's does Salieri first see Mozart?

5. What people are the chorus members meant to represent?

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