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

2. How does Rosenberg sum up the effect of 'Non piu andrai'?
(a) He says it is too vernacular.
(b) He says it is showy.
(c) He says it it too intense.
(d) He says it is vulgar.

3. Why does Mozart dislike operas about lofty individuals and ancient heroes?
(a) He believes they are too hard for singers to master.
(b) He thinks all opera should be funny.
(c) He believes this will make the art form decline.
(d) He believes opera should be about real people.

4. In which room at the Baroness's does Salieri first see Mozart?
(a) The ballroom.
(b) The music room.
(c) The atrium.
(d) The library.

5. How has Salieri's career progressed?
(a) He is successful, seen as a superior composer to Mozart.
(b) He works hard and has some success.
(c) He works hard, writes one hit, then loses favor to Mozart.
(d) He writes smash hit operas and becomes exceedingly rich and famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insight does Salieri experience when he hears 'Marten Aller Arten' being sung?

2. Why is a party being held at Baroness Waldstadten's?

3. What did Mozart ask his father to do?

4. What position is Mozart interested in applying for?

5. How does Salieri now plan to destroy Mozart?

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