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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. Into which well-known piece does Mozart transform Salieri's march of welcome?
(a) The Grand March from Aida.
(b) The Entry of the Gods into Valhalla.
(c) The Finale from The Abduction From the Seraglio.
(d) The march from The Marriage of Figaro.

2. How does Salieri describe 'Marten Aller Arten'?
(a) He describes it as astoundingly beautiful.
(b) He describes it as having too many notes.
(c) He describes it as the most banal aria he has ever heard.
(d) He describes it as the showiest aria he has ever heard.

3. What do we learn from Van Swieten about Mozart's activities?
(a) That he has joined the Freemasons.
(b) That he is going to visit Prague.
(c) That he is considering joining the Freemansons.
(d) That he has visited Salzburg.

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

5. How does Salieri cope with his insight into Mozart's talent?
(a) He complains to one of his committees.
(b) He falls into depression.
(c) He composes an opera about it.
(d) He throws himself into work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salieri refer to his servants?

2. What works has Mozart written during the same time?

3. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?

4. What intensely special quality does Salieri believe Mozart's music possesses?

5. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?

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