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asd123

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He achieved his first triumph at the age of 35 with Manon Lescaut; further
  successes followed in rapid succession, but after he became famous and wealthy,
  he grew a bit complacent, composing less frequently and his last opera was left
  unfinished at his death from throat cancer.


 
 

a. Verdi
  b. Puccini
  c. Wagner
  d. Bizet
  e. Tchaikovsky



Question 2

What is the term for the Italian form of realistic opera?
 
 

a. verismo
  b. bohme
  c. ide fixe
  d. bel canto
  e. habanera




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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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