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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. Where has Mozart been living prior to his arrival in Vienna?

2. What does Salieri say is the title of his last work?

3. What words are whispered at the beginning of the play?

4. What does Salieri feel he needs to make his 'last audience' appear?

5. Salieri describes the opera's music as an excellent match for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the 'calf-measuring scene' ironic?

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

3. Comment on the conflict in this library scene.

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

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

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

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

8. Comment on Salieri's appeal to 'the ghosts of the future'.

9. How does the play open?

10. What does this scene show us of Mozart's talent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways do you think the problem of 'appearances versus reality' is crucial to the play Amadeus?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role and character of Constanze Weber Mozart. What does she bring to the play and why is she important?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is Amadeus a struggle between the forces of innovation and the power of convention? Make close reference to the text.

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