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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. For Mozart, what is the outcome of his work for Schikaneder?
(a) He gains nothing except money to buy alcohol.
(b) He gains a little, but insufficient to cover his debts.
(c) He gains nothing.
(d) There is talk of a further opera to be written.

2. Salieri describes the opera's music as an excellent match for what?
(a) Viennese tastes.
(b) The lead soprano's voice.
(c) Mozart's vulgar coat.
(d) Vulgar tastes.

3. How does Salieri dress in order to frighten Mozart?
(a) As a Janus figure in a green cloak.
(b) In a gray cloak and mask.
(c) In a black cloak and gray mask.
(d) In a part-colored clown suit.

4. What is Rosenberg's opinion of prodigies?
(a) He finds them adorable.
(b) He is in awe of them.
(c) He finds them hateful.
(d) He is jealous of them.

5. What does Salieri find a compensation for ghastly encounters at the Baroness's?
(a) Watching Mozart suffer.
(b) His favorite crema al mascarpone.
(c) Eating eclairs in secret.
(d) The creative ideas that follow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What surprises Salieri's servants?

3. About whom does the Emperor make the comment: 'I daresay he can't do much harm'?

4. How has Salieri's career progressed?

5. What is it that Mozart intends to adapt and include in his vaudeville opera?

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