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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #36622 Wolfgang Amadeus
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By 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was internationally renowned as the composer of The Marriage of Figaro and consequently received a commission from the Prague Opera House to compose another opera. The resulting product was Don Giovanni, which tells the tale of a criminal and seducer who nevertheless evokes sympathy from audiences, and whose behavior fluctuates from moral crisis to hilarious escapade. While Don Giovanni is widely considered to be Mozart’s greatest achievement, eighteenth-century audiences in Vienna Mozart’s own city were ambivalent at best. The opera mixed traditions of moralism with those of comedy a practice heretofore unknown among the composer’s works creating a product that was not well-liked by conservative Viennese audiences. Meanwhile, however, Don Giovanni was performed to much acclaim throughout Europe.

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Option 2: "discuss how a work of art has been met by diverging responses."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the main idea of the passage. The text discusses how Don Giovanni received mixed reactions from audiences, particularly in Vienna, while being acclaimed elsewhere in Europe. This divergence in responses is central to the passage's purpose.

Option 1: "relate the story of a somewhat likable antihero."

Explanation: This option focuses on the character of Don Giovanni as an antihero, which is a specific aspect of the opera. However, the passage's primary purpose is broader, discussing the varying responses to the opera rather than just the character's story. Therefore, it does not capture the main idea of the text.

Option 3: "give a history of the work of Mozart."

Explanation: This option suggests a historical overview of Mozart's works, which is not the focus of the passage. The text specifically addresses the reception of Don Giovanni rather than providing a comprehensive history of Mozart's entire body of work.

Option 4: "make a case for the renown of Don Giovanni."

Explanation: While the passage mentions that Don Giovanni is considered one of Mozart's greatest achievements, it does not primarily aim to argue for its renown. Instead, it highlights the mixed reactions it received, particularly from conservative Viennese audiences, which is not captured in this option.

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