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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. Who does Constanze blame for the Mozarts' present plight?
(a) Her husband, Wolfgang.
(b) Her unborn baby.
(c) Her father-in-law, Leopold.
(d) Salieri.

2. Where does Salieri finally meet Mozart?
(a) At the Belvedere.
(b) At Baroness Waldstadten's.
(c) At the Statsoper.
(d) At the Imperial Palace.

3. What new work is Mozart considering?
(a) A new comic opera for the Emperor.
(b) A grand opera for ordinary German people.
(c) A Requiem Mass for Schikaneder.
(d) A Vaudeville for ordinary German people.

4. What is the final blow for Mozart?
(a) The unmasking of Salieri and his despair over money.
(b) His unmasking of Salieri and recognition of his villainous betrayal.
(c) A letter from Constanze saying she will never return.
(d) His unmasking of Salieri and his despair over the damaged manuscript.

5. Why do Constanze and Wolfgang stop their private game?
(a) They are tired and cold.
(b) Constanze goes into labor.
(c) Constanze faints.
(d) They hear Salieri coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem concerning The Marriage of Figaro?

2. What does Salieri notice about Mozart during the applause for the opera?

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

4. What causes Salieri physical pain as he listens to the piece?

5. How old was Mozart when the Emperor last met him?

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