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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. About whom does the Emperor make the comment: 'I daresay he can't do much harm'?
(a) Herr Sommer.
(b) Count Orsini-Rosenberg.
(c) Count Von Strack.
(d) The First Venticello.

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

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

4. Despite being unable to block the production, how does Salieri feel at the first performance of Figaro?
(a) Strangely exhilerated.
(b) Strange and light-headed.
(c) Strangely excited.
(d) Nervous.

5. What does Salieri say is the effect of the slowness in the music?
(a) Opulence.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Patience.
(d) Serenity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is meant by the words 'one must avoid music that smells of music'?

2. How does Salieri describe Mozart at the end of this scene?

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

4. How does Mozart defend his work?

5. What does Mozart intend to do in Vienna?

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