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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 caused Mozart's death, according to the Venticelli?
(a) Puerperal fever.
(b) Rheumatic fever.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Smallpox.

2. What was Salieri's home town?
(a) Legnago.
(b) Lumbago.
(c) Lingardo.
(d) Lombardy.

3. How does the audience react to the opera's finale?
(a) With boos and catcalls.
(b) With great disgust.
(c) With polite applause.
(d) With great applause.

4. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?
(a) 'Wolferl.'
(b) 'Lord Fugue.'
(c) 'Pianocello.'
(d) 'Lord Van Fugue.'

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Salieri's occupation at this time?

2. What is holding up Wolfgang's and Constanze's marriage?

3. What causes Salieri physical pain as he listens to the piece?

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

5. Who is the lead singer Mozart has engaged?

(see the answer key)

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