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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. Salieri's comments about the Viennese suggest they are . . .

2. About whom does the Emperor make the comment: 'I daresay he can't do much harm'?

3. Who is the Guilty Libertine Salieri refers to?

4. What new work is Mozart considering?

5. Which composer wrote the opera Semiramide performed in Munich?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Salieri's words: " alone was empowered to recognize them for what they were'?

2. How is the Emperor a danger to Salieri's plan to destroy Mozart?

3. What information does the Venticelli convey to Salieri?

4. In what way is Mozart 'resurrected'?

5. What disturbing aspect of 'appearances versus reality' does Salieri allude to in his opening speech in Act 2 of Amadeus?

6. What is implied by the Emperor's comment to Salieri regarding music and the Princess Elizabeth?

7. What does Constanze's return to Salieri's apartment reveal about her?

8. How does Salieri change focus in his struggle against God and His instrument, Mozart?

9. Comment on the irony of Salieri's situation at the end of this section of the play.

10. How does the death of Kapellmeister Bonno affect Salieri?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is Amadeus a struggle between the forces of innovation and the power of convention? Make 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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