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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which composer wrote the opera Semiramide performed in Munich?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Salieri.
(c) Delibes.
(d) Froissart.

3. How has Salieri's career progressed?
(a) He writes smash hit operas and becomes exceedingly rich and famous.
(b) He works hard, writes one hit, then loses favor to Mozart.
(c) He works hard and has some success.
(d) He is successful, seen as a superior composer to Mozart.

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

5. What is the tone of Salieri's comment that 'Our religion' is largely based on waxworks?
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Soppy.
(d) Serious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mozart react when the Major-Domo enters?

2. Why is Mozart so enthusiastic about vocal quartets?

3. What does Salieri say is the title of his last work?

4. Which Mozart opera is being performed in this scene?

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

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