In Paris, Chopin encountered artists and other distinguished figures, and found many opportunities to exercise his talents and achieve celebrity. During his years in Paris he was to become acquainted with, among many others, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de Vigny. Chopin was also acquainted with the poet Adam Mickiewicz, principal of the Polish Literary Society, some of whose verses he set as songs. COUNT 7
QSN1 In what city did Frédéric achieve celebrity status? ANS1 Paris QSN2 Who was the principal of the Polish Literary Society that Frédéric became acquainted with? ANS2 Adam Mickiewicz QSN3 What did Frédéric create from verses of the poet Adam Mickiewicz? ANS3 songs QSN4 What poet did Chopin use verses from for songs? ANS4 Adam Mickiewicz QSN5 What people did Chopin meet while in Paris? ANS5 Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Ferdinand Hiller, Heinrich Heine, Eugène Delacroix, and Alfred de Vigny QSN6 What was the name of the poet Chopin became acquainted with in Paris? ANS6 Adam Mickiewicz QSN7 What position did the poet who Chopin knew in Paris hold? ANS7 principal of the Polish Literary Society