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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is holding up Wolfgang's and Constanze's marriage?
(a) They are awaiting the Emperor's permission.
(b) They are trying to find a good apartment to rent.
(c) They are still saving up for the reception.
(d) They are awaiting Leopold Mozart's permission.

2. What is meant by the words 'one must avoid music that smells of music'?
(a) Music must be avoided if it is too passionate.
(b) Wind musicians should clean their instruments regularly.
(c) Only new music should be played, not works that have been on library shelves for years.
(d) Music should not be too showy.

3. What solo instrument sounds a single note?
(a) An organ.
(b) A viola.
(c) An oboe.
(d) A crumhorn.

4. In what language does Salieri speak when he is excited, according to one of the Venticelli?
(a) Flemish.
(b) English.
(c) Italian
(d) German.

5. What is Mozart's reaction to Constanze's game with the Venticelli?
(a) He is angry and orders her to go home.
(b) He is furious and slaps her.
(c) He is angry and tells her she has ruined her reputation.
(d) He tries to be angry but backs down and kisses her instead of raging.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is named as an old pupil of Salieri's?

2. What excuse does Salieri offer for not himself trying some variations on the march of welcome?

3. What is Salieri's burning ambition at this time of his life?

4. What nationality is Katharina Cavalieri?

5. What does the Emperor say would be fun?

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