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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who formally introduces Mozart and Salieri?
(a) Count Orsini-Rosenberg.
(b) Van Swieten.
(c) Constanze Weber.
(d) The Emperor Joseph II.

2. How is the Venticelli's speech described?
(a) They speak in tongues.
(b) They are said to be laconic.
(c) They shout loudly.
(d) They speak urgently, rapidly.

3. Which character receives a kiss from Salieri?
(a) Katharina Cavalieri.
(b) Constanze Weber.
(c) Mozart.
(d) His wife.

4. Who is named as an old pupil of Salieri's?
(a) Richard Strauss.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) Johann Strauss II.
(d) Leopold Mozart.

5. In what way does Salieri demonstrate his abandonment of his vow of chastity?
(a) He starts seeing prostitutes.
(b) He seduces a nun.
(c) He takes Constanze Mozart as his mistress.
(d) He begins an affair with Katharina Cavalieri.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salieri finally realize the extent of Mozart's talent?

2. Who wants the new comic opera to be in 'good plain German?'

3. Where does Salieri finally meet Mozart?

4. Who does Mozart blame for his disappoint in the matter of Princess Elizabeth?

5. How does Mozart describe opera's importance?

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