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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the lead singer Mozart has engaged?

2. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?

3. Where does Salieri say he was born?

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

5. What is ironic about court musicians and their employers?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Salieri contradict himself in the scene in which he attempts to seduce Constanze?

2. In what way does Salieri claim to be different from his parents?

3. Why does Salieri rush out into the street on hearing Mozart's music?

4. What concrete information about Mozart is passed to Salieri by the Venticelli?

5. What strategy does Salieri use in his attempt to seduce Constanze?

6. What is important about the discussion between Von Strack, Rosenberg and Van Swieten?

7. What does Constanze's response to her husband's accusations tell us about her?

8. What is the problem with Salieri's drive for fame?

9. What is Van Swieten's attitude to Salieri at this point in the play?

10. For what reason might the scene in the Baroness's library be considered ironic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Would Amadeus be such a powerful play if it were to be produced differently? Discuss the function of production in creating audience response.

Essay Topic 2

'A study of evil, tempered by humor.' Is this a view of Amadeus that you agree with? Discus with close reference to the text.

Essay Topic 3

While not all people appreciate classical music, this play has been enormously successful throughout the word. How do you account for the success of Amadeus?

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