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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. What philosophic age does Salieri refer to in his first speech for this section of the play?

2. What position is Mozart interested in applying for?

3. How does Mozart defend his work?

4. In the context of the play, how long has it been since Mozart's death?

5. How does Mozart react when the Major-Domo enters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the golden light that bathes the Emperor and his court?

2. What story does the Emperor tell to Mozart?

3. What attitude towards the Emperor does Salieri display in the first scene of this section of the play?

4. What is Salieri hinting at when he says his servants will be 'even more surprised tomorrow'?

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

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

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

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

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

10. In what way does Mozart manage to insult Count Orsini-Rosenberg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the way in which jealousy is dealt with in Amadeus. How has this affected the lives of at least TWO characters? You might like to consider the effects on personality as well as life outcome.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Does Amadeus qualify as an example of tragedy? Is there a tragic hero and what makes him such?

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