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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rosenberg sum up the effect of 'Non piu andrai'?
(a) He says it is too vernacular.
(b) He says it is vulgar.
(c) He says it is showy.
(d) He says it it too intense.

2. Where does Salieri next meet Mozart?
(a) In a Venetian street.
(b) At the Baroness's house.
(c) In a Vienna street.
(d) In the Emperor's music room.

3. What troubles does Mozart tell Salieri he has?
(a) Worries concerning Constanze's pregnancy.
(b) Money woes and memories of his late father.
(c) Physical pains and bad dreams.
(d) Money woes and family illnesses.

4. For what reason does Mozart reject the idea of giving more concerts?
(a) He says he has arthritic pain in his fingers.
(b) He says he can't afford to rent a hall.
(c) He says he has lost his gifts as a virtuoso.
(d) He says he is no longer fashionable.

5. How does Salieri refer to Mozart?
(a) As the Creation.
(b) As the Creature.
(c) As the Creeper.
(d) As the Croatian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Schikaneder?

2. How has Katharina Cavalieri changed since she was last seen?

3. What event has taken place in the Mozart household?

4. What explanation does Salieri give the Emporer for not choosing Mozart as the Princess Elizabeth's music tutor?

5. When Salieri speaks of 'the Creature,' to whom is he referring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant observations about art does Salieri make?

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. In what way does Salieri scheme to spoil the production of The Marriage of Figaro?

7. How does Mozart respond to the news about his salary?

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

9. In what way is Mozart 'resurrected'?

10. What are the indications of decline that Salieri observes when he meets Wolfgang and Constanze in the Prater?

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