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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?
(a) Baron Van Swieten.
(b) Count Rosenberg.
(c) Leopold Mozart.
(d) Emperor Joseph II

3. Who is the lead singer Mozart has engaged?
(a) Salieri's wife Theresa.
(b) Constanze Weber.
(c) Salieri's pupil Katharina Cavalieri.
(d) Rosa Ponselle.

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

5. What does the Emperor say would be fun?
(a) Fetes and fireworks in the courtyard.
(b) A competition between Mozart and Haydn.
(c) A competition between Mozart and some other virtuoso.
(d) A comic opera by Mozart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Salieri physical pain as he listens to the piece?

2. Who formally introduces Mozart and Salieri?

3. What nationality is Katharina Cavalieri?

4. What does Salieri ask of the audience/'Ghosts of the future'?

5. What does Salieri feel he needs to make his 'last audience' appear?

(see the answer key)

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