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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Figaro is composing a song, through what does he go?
(a) Several different sets of lyrics.
(b) Several different tunes.
(c) Several guitar pics.
(d) Several violin strings.

2. Why is Count Almaviva disguised as a priest in a cloak and turned down hat?
(a) He is afraid he will be recognized by either the woman's over-protective guardian or one of his friends from the royal court.
(b) He is a runaway fugitive and does not want anyone to discover him.
(c) He has always wanted to be a priest.
(d) He used to work for Bartholo and does not want to be recognized.

3. What do the Count and Figaro discover about the song?
(a) It is actually a poem.
(b) It is a note to Bartholo.
(c) It is actually a letter.
(d) It is beautiful.

4. What is Figaro carrying with him, when he arrives?
(a) A guitar hung over his shoulder and a pencil and paper in his hand.
(b) A paint palet and brushes.
(c) A hat and a cane.
(d) A violin.

5. Why does Figaro leave Madrid and cheerfully wander through Spain?
(a) He realized the theatre life was not for him, so he went back to writing poetry.
(b) When he realized the audiences did not appreciate his work, he decided to write music for himself.
(c) When he realized that the critics were more interested in their own political in-fighting and were never going to welcome him.
(d) He missed playing the violin, so he found work as a violin maker and salesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Count ask what Figaro is doing in Seville?

2. For whom does Count Almaviva wait?

3. How does Count Almaviva feel about his situation?

4. What has the Count recently found out about Rosine?

5. Bartholo assumes the song is a "new sort of silliness," and talks grumpily about what?

(see the answer key)

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