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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Salieri's family feel about the Austrian Empire?
(a) They fought against it at the Battle of Lumbago.
(b) They tolerated it but longed for Italy's unification.
(c) They thought it gave them prestige in Europe.
(d) They were happy to be its subjects.

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

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

4. Which is Salieri's favorite sweet indulgence?
(a) Tutti frutti.
(b) Tiramisu.
(c) Gelato.
(d) Crema al mascarpone.

5. Where is Salieri hidden?
(a) Under a trestle table.
(b) Behind an arras.
(c) Behind the door.
(d) In a wing-backed chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salieri intend to adapt the Legend of Danaius?

2. How does Salieri find out that Mozart has arrived in Vienna?

3. What excuse does Salieri offer for not himself trying some variations on the march of welcome?

4. Who picks the child Mozart up after his fall?

5. What intensely special quality does Salieri believe Mozart's music possesses?

(see the answer key)

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