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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. How is the Emperor likely to foil Salieri's plans?

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

3. What is the effect of the dancers moving in total silence?

4. What is Salieri determined now to do?

5. What does Salieri find distasteful about the audience?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the dying Mozart presented to us as a Christ-like martyr?

2. What is Salieri's fate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the importance of the scene in which Salieri's home is contrasted with that of the Mozart family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

'Conflict is the essence of drama' and this play is packed with conflict. Examine TWO strands of conflict within Amadeus and relate these to one or more of the play's themes.

Essay Topic 2

Does Amadeus qualify as an example of tragedy? Is there a tragic hero and what makes him such?

Essay Topic 3

'Salieri's 'virtue' is mere behavior: it is not a movement of the soul towards God, and is easily discarded.' Is this an accurate appraisal? Discuss Salieri's relationship with God, as depicted in the play.

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