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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Rosine alone at last and free to do as she pleases?
(a) She has locked her door.
(b) Bartholo is running errands.
(c) The Count and Figaro have saved her.
(d) The servants are all either unwell or busy.

3. What happens when Figaro makes an attempt at writing for the theatre?
(a) He greated several great works, but could not find someone to publish them.
(b) Even though audiences enjoyed his writing, the critics condemned him.
(c) He ended up with writer's block and could not write a single line.
(d) The audiences did not enjoy his work.

4. What does the Count do, regarding Rosine's song?
(a) He sings it to her.
(b) He listens to her sing it.
(c) He tears it up.
(d) He darts out from his hiding place and grabs it.

5. Why does the Count recognize Figaro?
(a) Figaro lived next door to him.
(b) Figaro was once in the Count's service.
(c) They went to school together.
(d) Figaro was once his tutor.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Figaro is composing a song, through what does he go?

2. What story has Bartholo spread around to keep potential lovers away?

3. How does Figaro tease Rosine?

4. What does Figaro reassure the Count?

5. For whom does Count Almaviva wait?

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