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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kept the audience's interest?
(a) Wondering about the details of this young, handsome lover.
(b) Wondering if the actor would be very good.
(c) Wondering what the character would look like.
(d) Wondering about the details of both the greedy old man's character and the reactions of the others.

2. What happens when Bartholo gets past Figaro?
(a) He sees the Count kiss Rosine.
(b) He hears the Count propose.
(c) He hears Rosine tell the Count about his disguise.
(d) He hears the Count speak of his disguise.

3. On what commedia type is Bazile based?
(a) The stupid servant.
(b) The self-absorbed, money-grasping old man.
(c) The lover.
(d) The fighter.

4. What does Bartholo finally realize about "Alonzo?"
(a) He is in love with Rosine.
(b) He is not a very good music teacher.
(c) He is not who he pretends to be.
(d) He is better than Bazile.

5. Why does Figaro try to change the subject by asking when he is going to be able to do his job and shave Bartholo?
(a) He feels the tension in the air.
(b) Bazile is clearly confused about who "Alonzo" is.
(c) He wants to shave Bartholo and go home.
(d) He is nervous about having Bartholo in the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Count vow to do?

2. What is the Count resolved to do?

3. Why is there a lot of whispering back and forth between the characters?

4. Where is the Count playing the guitar and singing?

5. What happens when Bartholo leaves the room?

(see the answer key)

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