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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Salieri's burning ambition at this time of his life?
(a) To become First Royal Kapellmeister.
(b) To have seven sons, all musicians.
(c) To become the Court Composer.
(d) To write the perfect opera.

2. How does Salieri describe Mozart at the end of this scene?
(a) As an obscene gypsy.
(b) As a heavenly presence.
(c) As a naive child.
(d) As an obscene child.

3. How does Mozart react when the Major-Domo enters?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is annoyed.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He is excited and full of anticipation.

4. How old is Salieri in the first scene of the play?
(a) Seventy.
(b) Eighty.
(c) Seventy-two.
(d) Thirty-two.

5. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?
(a) Baron Van Swieten.
(b) Leopold Mozart.
(c) Count Rosenberg.
(d) Emperor Joseph II

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?

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

3. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?

4. What solo instrument sounds a single note?

5. How does Salieri refer to his servants?

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