Which composition tells the tale of an amoral philanderer who is finally dragged down to hell by the ghost of the man
he has killed? Its premiere performance took place in Prague.
a. The Marriage of Figaro
b. Symphony No. 5 in C minor
c. Requiem Mass
d. Don Giovanni
e. The Magic Flute
ANSWER: d
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A. the combination of a lower-level façade with colossal columns supporting a raised entablature and pediment in the center B. scrolled volutes, which tie together the two levels of the façade and hide the supporting buttresses C. the wide nave, shallow side chapels, and elimination of aisles D. all of the above
What was an advantage of stone masonry in the construction of cathedrals?
A. Vaults were more cost efficient B. Cut stone was readily available. C. It was less susceptible to fire. D. It was reminiscent of pagan architecture.
The colony of Virginia was named after
a) Queen Elizabeth. b) Virginia Dare, the first child born of English parents in the New World. c) the keyboard instrument, the virginal. d) an Algonquian name for the region.
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A. 5,000 archers B. 5,000 lancers C. 5,000 elephants D. 5,000 horse-drawn chariots