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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What people are the chorus members meant to represent?
(a) Eighteenth century citizens of Vienna.
(b) Nineteenth century citizens of Verona.
(c) Nineteenth century citizens of Venezia.
(d) Salieri's cousins and nineteenth century neighbors.

3. How did Leopold Mozart respond to his son's request?
(a) He accapted readily.
(b) He refused
(c) He did not reply.
(d) He suggested a compromise.

4. Which character has been deeply upset by Mozart's desperate behavior?
(a) The Emperor Joseph II.
(b) Van Swieten.
(c) Salieri.
(d) The Baroness.

5. In conversation with Salieri, what attitude to his father does Mozart display?
(a) That he is uncaring and hopes he will be left money.
(b) That he is jealous.
(c) That he is a loving and devoted son.
(d) That he is hostile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Salieri feel after examining Mozart's manuscripts?

3. To which character does Salieri give the name La Statua?

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

5. What wicked vision does Salieri say he now has?

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