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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 does Salieri get his hands on some of Mozart's manuscripts?
(a) The Venticelli bring them to him.
(b) He buys them from a second-hand dealer.
(c) He bribes a servant to steal them.
(d) He steals them.

2. How does Salieri cope with his insight into Mozart's talent?
(a) He complains to one of his committees.
(b) He falls into depression.
(c) He composes an opera about it.
(d) He throws himself into work.

3. How does Mozart react when the Major-Domo enters?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He is excited and full of anticipation.
(d) He is annoyed.

4. How does Salieri intend to adapt the Legend of Danaius?
(a) As a chamber opera for four voices and a crumhorn.
(b) As a huge choral symphony.
(c) As a huge tragic opera.
(d) As a comic opera in six acts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salieri do, in his pain?

2. Who was an influential teacher of Salieri?

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

4. Where does Salieri finally meet Mozart?

5. How does Salieri feel after examining Mozart's manuscripts?

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