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

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

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

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

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

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

She never wants to see him again.
All she wants is friendship.
She wants to marry him.
All she wants is his love.
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 did not think he meant that Figaro was not allowed in.
Figaro had told them to keep it a secret.
They do not trust Bartholo.
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)

The maids.
Rosine.
Bazile.
Bartholo.
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.
The notary does not trust him.
Only a Count could marry on such short notice.
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 is in his home, so Bartholo is the one who has authority.
The Count has authority.
Rosine, his love, 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 bad he is.
He wonderful he is.
How many patients he has.
How sick his patients become.
10)

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

There was no one to take his coat when he entered.
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.
11)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Lindor's" passion is so intense.
Figaro is more passionate than "Lindor."
Figaro is in love with Rosine.
"Lindor" is not passionate enough.
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 wrote her a love letter but Bartholo had destroyed it in a fit of rage.
The Count loves her desperately and will be there around midnight.
The Count never loved her and is not coming.
18)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosine shouts for him to leave.
A noise of breaking china from offstage.
A scream.
The Count chases after him.
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 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.
Send "Lindor" a note saying he needs to be calm and rational.
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