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The Barber of Seville | Quiz

Pierre Beaumarchais
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The Barber of Seville | Quiz

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1)

How does Rosine react when Figaro tells her the truth about this man? (from Act 2, Part 1)

She feels sorry for him and wants to help him in any way she can.
She is suprised and nervous.
She is saddened and shocked.
She is flattered, excited, embarrassed and frightened all at the same time.
2)

How does the notary explain the apparent mix-up? (from Act 4, Part 3)

"I must have written the wrong name down."
"The brides are sisters and bear the same name."
"There are many girls in town named Rosine."
"She must have finally decided which man she wanted to marry."
3)

How does Bartholo enter? (from Act 2, Part 2)

He storms in.
He creeps in.
He walks in.
He crawls in.
4)

What does she tell Figaro to tell "Lindor?" (from Act 2, Part 1)

She never wants to see him again.
She wants to marry him.
All she wants is his love.
All she wants is friendship.
5)

How do Bartholo's servants respond when he asks them why they did not tell him that Figaro had been in to see Rosine? (from Act 2, Part 2)

They had forgotten Figaro had been there.
They do not trust Bartholo.
They did not think he meant that Figaro was not allowed in.
Figaro had told them to keep it a secret.
6)

Who does the Count "drunkenly" say is the only person in the house with whom he wants anything to do? (from Act 2, Part 3)

Bazile.
Rosine.
Bartholo.
The maids.
7)

Why does the notary ask the Count to confirm that he is, in fact, Almaviva? (from Act 4, Part 3)

To make the wedding official.
Only a Count could marry on such short notice.
The notary does not trust him.
The notary has two marriage contracts with him: one for the wedding of Bartholo and Rosine, the other for the wedding of Almaviva and Rosine.
8)

Who does Bartholo say has authority? (from Act 4, Part 3)

The Count has authority.
Rosine, his love, has authority.
The Count is in his home, so Bartholo is the one who has authority.
The police have authority.
9)

What does the Count say about Bartholo's skills as a doctor? (from Act 2, Part 3)

How many patients he has.
He wonderful he is.
How sick his patients become.
How bad he is.
10)

About what does Bartholo complain? (from Act 2, Part 2)

There was no one to take care of his precious Rosine.
There was no one to make his dinner.
There is no-one downstairs to keep strangers from coming up or playing tricks.
There was no one to take his coat when he entered.
11)

What does the Count finally win through a bag of coins? (from Act 3, Part 3)

Rosine's hand in marriage.
His freedom.
The lottery.
Bazile's support.
12)

Why is the Count unable to hand Rosine the real love letter? (from Act 2, Part 3)

Bartholo comes back too soon.
He never wrote one.
He has lost it.
Bartholo has already stolen it.
13)

On what does Rosine hope Bartholo chokes? (from Act 2, Part 2)

His dinner.
His own bad temper.
His own tongue.
A chicken bone.
14)

Why is Rosine shocked and humiliated? (from Act 4, Part 1)

"Lindor" was in fact deceiving her, expressing love on someone else's behalf.
"Lindor" no longer loves her.
Figaro is the man she has been in love with.
Neither Bartholo or "Lindor" will marry her.
15)

Why does Figaro say he feels "Lindor's" passion? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Figaro is in love with Rosine.
Figaro is more passionate than "Lindor."
"Lindor" is not passionate enough.
"Lindor's" passion is so intense.
16)

What do Figaro, the Count and Rosine barely have time to discuss, when Bartholo returns, angry with himself for leaving Figaro alone with "Alonzo" and Rosine? (from Act 3, Part 2)

The need to have the keys to help Rosine escape.
Where to hide.
How they are going to do away with him.
How much they dislike him.
17)

What does Bartholo tell Rosine the Count had told him? (from Act 4, Part 1)

The Count showed the letter to another woman, and then told Bartholo the whole story in the hopes of getting Rosine away from the Count.
The Count never loved her and is not coming.
The Count loves her desperately and will be there around midnight.
The Count wrote her a love letter but Bartholo had destroyed it in a fit of rage.
18)

What is "Alonzo's" second piece of news he passes on from Bazile? (from Act 3, Part 1)

Bazile is not interested in arranging the wedding.
The notary is not available for the wedding.
The arrangements have all been made for the wedding tomorrow.
The wedding has been cancelled.
19)

What does the Count confess? (from Act 4, Part 2)

He has already seen Figaro's note.
He gave the letter to Bartholo but never had the chance to warn her.
He does not sing.
He no longer loves her.
20)

To whom does Figaro say he is in the company of the Count? (from Act 4, Part 3)

Bartholo.
One of the police officers.
Bazile.
Rosine.
21)

About what is the Count's song? (from Act 2, Part 3)

His experiences in the military.
How much he hates Bartholo.
His love for Rosine.
Teasing Bartholo about his appearance.
22)

Of what does Bartholo accuse Figaro? (from Act 3, Part 2)

Coming back to cause more disturbances in the house.
Allowing the Count into his home.
Bringing a strange new music teacher to his home.
Leaving the door unlocked.
23)

What does the Count insist that Bartholo show him? (from Act 2, Part 3)

His love.
To the kitchen.
His letter of exemption.
To his room.
24)

What causes Bartholo to rush out of the room? (from Act 3, Part 2)

The Count chases after him.
A scream.
A noise of breaking china from offstage.
Rosine shouts for him to leave.
25)

Figaro sees her point, and suggests that Rosine do what? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Send "Lindor" a note saying he needs to be calm and rational.
Send "Lindor" a note saying he needs to be more thoughtful next time he visits outside her window.
Send "Lindor" a note to be more kind to Bartholo.
Send "Lindor" a note saying he is sorry for being so rude to Bartholo.
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