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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. Which famous composer calls Mozart's work 'unsurpassed'?

2. What does Mozart disclose to Salieri at the beginning of the next scene?

3. What troubles does Mozart tell Salieri he has?

4. What salary does Salieri recommend Mozart be paid?

5. What other virtue does Salieri relinquish?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in this scene to essentially perform the coup-de-grace for Mozart?

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

3. What is unusual about Mozart's vision of opera?

4. Comment on the philosophical contrast between Mozart and Van Swieten and Von Strack.

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

6. How does The Magic Flute precipitate a serious falling-out between Mozart and Van Swieten?

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

8. Comment on Salieri's actions as Mozart's illness and obsession overtake him.

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

10. In what way is Mozart's tendency to plain speaking working against him, according to the Venticelli?

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

Discuss the role of the minor characters in Amadeus. Could any of them be removed from the play without affecting the story, action and outcome?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the way in which humor is woven into the events depicted in Amadeus.

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