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The Marriage of Figaro | Quiz

Pierre Beaumarchais
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The Marriage of Figaro | Quiz

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1)

What is heard coming from the dressing room just as the Count comments that it's a good thing Dr. Bartholo is near? (from Act 2 Part 1)

a crash.
a scream.
a tap.
a noise.
2)

Who does Cherubin realize he kisses instead of "Suzanne"? (from Act 5)

the Countess.
the Count.
Figaro.
Marceline.
3)

How does Suzanne explain how Cherubin got away to the Countess? (from Act 2 Part 2)

he jumped out the window.
he sprinted out the doorway.
he is hiding in the next bedchamber.
he dressed as a woman in disguise.
4)

What does Suzanne urge Cherubin to run and do? (from Act 2 Part 1)

find the key.
stop the Count and the Countess.
hide.
tell Figaro what happened.
5)

Who is Antonio related to? (from Act 2 Part 2)

Bazile.
the Countess.
Suzanne.
Marceline.
6)

What is Figaro's explanation to the Count as to why he's taken so long to arrive? (from Act 3 Part 1)

he was talking with Suzanne.
he changed his dirty clothes.
he was looking for Cherubin.
he was eating.
7)

Who begins to court the Countess thinking she is Suzanne, just as the Count is approaching? (from Act 5)

Figaro.
Bartholo.
Antonio.
Cherubin.
8)

Who does the Count think Figaro is flirting with outside of the pavilion? (from Act 5)

Suzanne.
Fanchette.
the Countess.
Marceline.
9)

Why does Suzanne agree to not tell even Figaro of the change in plans? (from Act 2 Part 2)

it will settle the Count's temper.
it will ensure safety.
it will give her more freedom.
it will make her marriage take place.
10)

What does the Count feel he is a victim of? (from Act 2 Part 2)

love.
neglect.
a joke.
a crime.
11)

What does Figaro ask his mother to do once the news of his birthright is revealed? (from Act 3 Part 2)

to love him.
to take him in.
to forgive him.
to kiss him.
12)

Who get's the room ready for the hearing? (from Act 3 Part 1)

Figaro.
Cherubin.
the Countess.
Suzanne.
13)

Who does the Count wonder about as Suzanne and the Countess laughingly comment on the way that Figaro cannot stop his manipulations, who does the Count wonder about? (from Act 2 Part 2)

Cherubin.
Marceline.
Dr. Bartholo.
Bazile.
14)

What does Antonio think that Fanchette needs to learn? (from Act 4)

respect.
patience.
manners.
honor.
15)

How does the Countess try to prepare the Count for the discovery of Cherubin? (from Act 2 Part 1)

she blames Suzanne.
she says she was unaware of who was in the room.
she remains calm and speaks little.
she says she was just playing a little joke.
16)

What does Figaro tell the Count he need in order to get married? (from Act 3 Part 2)

permission from his parents.
permission from the state.
permission from Suzanne's parents.
permission from his priest.
17)

What does Fanchette promise the Count is he lets Cherubin go free? (from Act 4)

she'll marry him.
she'll throw a celebration.
she'll take Cherubin's place.
she'll give him a reward.
18)

Who is an aside spoken directly to when performed onstage? (from Act 3 Part 1)

the actor himself.
the set.
the audience.
the opposing character.
19)

Where do the men hide as Figaro speaks in soliloquy about how he feels betrayed? (from Act 5)

in the castle.
among the trees.
in the pavilion.
among the flowers.
20)

Who does Suzanne, pretending to be the Countess, flirt with incessantly and even becomes angry with enough to slap? (from Act 5)

the Count.
Figaro.
Cherubin.
Bazile.
21)

What does the Count propose she do that evening instead of either Suzanne or Cherubin? (from Act 2 Part 2)

write another letter.
stay in the bedchamber.
leave for London.
go to the garden.
22)

What does Bartholo concede the language will be in the letter? (from Act 3 Part 2)

or.
not.
then.
and.
23)

What is the name of the judge? (from Act 3 Part 1)

Bren-Olene.
Bred-Olsen.
Brid-Oisin.
Bre-Olin.
24)

What does Bartholo scoff at the idea of Figaro being? (from Act 3 Part 2)

innocent.
guilty.
a gentleman.
the marrying type.
25)

What does Suzanne hurriedly unlock as the Count and Countess exit? (from Act 2 Part 1)

the dressing room door.
the window.
the bathroom door.
the bedroom door.
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