Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven (Vienna, Austria — 1805) — Questions and answers
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What is the name of Beethoven's only opera mentioned on this page?
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- Vienna
- Fidelio ✓
- Napoleon
- Ingrid
Answer: Fidelio
From page 1
What kind of story inspired Beethoven for his opera Fidelio?
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- A made-up fairy tale
- A story about a king and a queen
- A true story about a woman rescuing her husband ✓
- A story about a talking animal
Answer: A true story about a woman rescuing her husband
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What did Prince Lobkowitz want Beethoven to do with his opera?
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- Make it longer
- Make it more complex
- Simplify the score to please the court ✓
- Add more revolutionary themes
Answer: Simplify the score to please the court
From page 4
What event in Vienna inspired Beethoven to create music about resistance and freedom?
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- A big party
- Napoleon's army occupying the city ✓
- A beautiful sunset
- A new play at the theater
Answer: Napoleon's army occupying the city
From page 5
What family relationship inspired the character of Leonore in Fidelio?
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- His cousin's adventurous travels
- His mother's cooking
- His sister-in-law's devotion to his brother ✓
- His friend's funny jokes
Answer: His sister-in-law's devotion to his brother
From page 6
What was the result of Beethoven meticulously revising Fidelio?
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- It became a much shorter play
- It was a resounding success ✓
- He decided not to perform it
- People still didn't like it
Answer: It was a resounding success
From page 8
What does Fidelio's message inspire in audiences around the world?
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- Sadness and fear
- Hope and liberation ✓
- Boredom and sleep
- Confusion and doubt
Answer: Hope and liberation
From page 9
According to the page, why does Beethoven's work survive?
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- Because it is very old
- Because it reminds us of our humanity ✓
- Because it is very loud
- Because he wrote many operas
Answer: Because it reminds us of our humanity
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