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

2. What is the problem concerning The Marriage of Figaro?
(a) Its theme is considered too serious.
(b) There is a problem concerning its language.
(c) Its theme is considered scandalous, subversive.
(d) There is a problem finding suitable singers.

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

4. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?
(a) 'Wolferl.'
(b) 'Lord Van Fugue.'
(c) 'Pianocello.'
(d) 'Lord Fugue.'

5. In the context of the play, how long has it been since Mozart's death?
(a) Thirty-four years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Fifty-three years.
(d) Thirty-two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Leopold Mozart respond to his son's request?

2. What new work is Mozart considering?

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

4. What is Mozart's response to Constanze's dancing?

5. What does Salieri recognize in Figaro's song 'Non piu andrai'?

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