Which river is portrayed in the best-known part of Smetana's Má vlast?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Vltava (Moldau)
- Step 1: The piece follows a river from its source to Prague. Step 2. It is the Vltava. Answer: the Vltava. Why not the others: The Elbe, Morava and Danube are not the subject of the piece.
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