Amadeus Quiz

1. Where do we first see Salieri?

2. Who has come to see him? Why?

3. Which two instruments do we see Mozart playing as a child?

4. What was the Christian name of Mozarts father?

5. What was the nickname Mozarts wife had for him?

6. What was Salieris position at the court in Vienna?

7. Which two languages were the possible choices for Mozarts first opera in
Vienna?

8. Why was this new opera so outrageous and shocking?

9. Describe the mask worn by Mozarts father.

10. Who later wore the same mask, and for what purpose?

11. When the Emperor is introduced to Mozarts fiance, he asks why they are
not to be married yet. What reason does Mozart give?

12. When Constanza becomes ill, who gives her the money to go to the Spa?

13. How does Salieri find out what is going on in Mozarts household?

14. When Salieri sees the compositions that Mozarts wife brings in for review,
what is he so surprised to see?

15. How does Mozarts father defend his sons extravagant behaviour?

16. Name two things that came out of the horses tail when Mozart took his son
to see the opera.

17. Two people are singing on stage when Mozart is taken ill. What are they
dressed as?

18. Long after his fathers death, Mozart shakes his fist at his fathers portrait
one night when he is drunk. What happens immediately he does this?

19. What is an Opera?

20. What is a Requiem?
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