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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 suggestion does Salieri make to Mozart?

2. What works has Mozart written during the same time?

3. To which character does Salieri give the name La Statua?

4. What is frightening Constanze?

5. Who writes an opera that is the talk of the city of Vienna, according to the Venticelli?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to his personal battle with Mozart, how is the deterioration of Salieri's relationship with God demonstrated in this part of the play?

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

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

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

5. In what way is Mozart 'resurrected'?

6. How does Salieri's power over Mozart intensify?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

To what extent is the Mozart of Shaffer's play responsible for his own downfall? Your discussion should contain close reference to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the character of Salieri and compare and contrast him with Mozart. You might want to consider the morals and motivation of each man.

Essay Topic 3

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

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