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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. How does Salieri finally realize the extent of Mozart's talent?
(a) He is given a report by the Venticelli.
(b) He sneaks into a concert and hears the Clarinet Concerto.
(c) He reads the manuscripts Constanze has left.
(d) He reads the manuscript of Don Giovanni.

2. What insight does Salieri experience when he hears 'Marten Aller Arten' being sung?
(a) He understands religious ecstasy.
(b) He understands that the soprano is flighty.
(c) He understands that this is just how music ought to be written.
(d) He understands that Mozart has had sex with the singer.

3. How old was Mozart when the Emperor last met him?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

4. What does Salieri say is the title of his last work?
(a) The Death of Mozart.
(b) The Death of the Bird.
(c) The Death of Mediocrity.
(d) Orlando Furioso.

5. What words are whispered at the beginning of the play?
(a) 'Salieri' and 'assassin.'
(b) 'Celery' and 'assassin.'
(c) 'Salieri' and 'companion.'
(d) 'Mozart' and 'Beethoven.'

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused Mozart's death, according to the Venticelli?

3. What animal is Mozart pretending to be?

4. What does the Emperor say would be fun?

5. What does Constanze accuse her husband of doing?

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