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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. To what can commedia be compared today?
(a) The symphony.
(b) Documentaries.
(c) Dramas.
(d) Television sitcoms.

2. What is Figaro about to do, when the Count asks how to find him?
(a) Climb a tree.
(b) Go to the house.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Run off.

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

4. What is the Count resolved to do?
(a) Sing for Rosine.
(b) Keep his real identity a secret.
(c) Tell her who he is.
(d) Kill the music teacher.

5. What does Bartholo challenge the Count to do?
(a) A duel.
(b) A wrestling match.
(c) A hotdog eathing contest.
(d) Say what he came for.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Count comically struggle to do?

2. What does the Count finally win through a bag of coins?

3. On what does the Count romantically comment?

4. How is a commedia and today's example similar?

5. What does the Count vow to do?

(see the answer key)

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