The gifted young Ludwig van Beethoven had already composed his first piece of music by the time he was twelve. __, at the age of 16, he went to study in Vienna, Austria.

• Likewise

• Then

• Since

• Now that

At the time, Vienna was the __ of European cultural life and home to the most brilliant musicians and composers of the period. Beethoven proved to be an imaginative composer.

• heart

• importance

• well-known

• beginning

__ Beethoven remember for his great genius, but also for his strong and difficult personality.

• Neither is

• Even if

• Not only is

• However

In one famous incident, Beethoven became so annoyed with a waiter that he behaved rudely, emptying a plate of food over the man's head. __, he could be quite egotistical, saying once, "There are and will be thousands of princes. There is only one Beethoven."

• In contrast

• In addition

• While

• As a result

__ anyone in the audience talked during a concert, he would stop immediately and walk out.

• For instance

• While

• If

• Because

Many in musical and aristocratic circles admired Beethoven __ his difficult behavior.

• despite

• during

• even so

• even if

They knew he might loose his __ at any time, but they always forgave his insults and moody temperament.

• music

• mind

• personality

• temper

Beethoven was also well-known for his __ and eccentric behavior. He often walked through the streets of Vienna muttering to himself, and he completely neglected his personal appearance.

• charming

• strange

• amusing

• likeable

Because he would always let his clothes get dirty, his friends would __ during the night and replace them with new ones.

• visit

• relax

• woory

• leave

What's the vocabulary word from Unit 2 that means: having a natural ability to do one or more things extremely well?