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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. Into which well-known piece does Mozart transform Salieri's march of welcome?
(a) The Grand March from Aida.
(b) The Finale from The Abduction From the Seraglio.
(c) The march from The Marriage of Figaro.
(d) The Entry of the Gods into Valhalla.

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

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

4. What kind of love does Mozart claim his opera contains?
(a) Unrequited love.
(b) Manly love, real love.
(c) Sacrificial love.
(d) Young love.

5. What quality does Salieri say he requires in a wife?
(a) Musical talent.
(b) Ability to bear children.
(c) Lack of fire.
(d) Feistiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mozart defend his work?

2. Who plays the 'march of welcome' for Mozart?

3. Who presently holds the position Salieri covets?

4. What family dynasty rules in Vienna?

5. What causes Mozart to stop his silliness on this occasion?

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