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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. For what will Figaro use his knowledge of drugs?
(a) To put Bartholo's servants to sleep.
(b) To kill Bartholo's servants.
(c) To put Bartholo to sleep.
(d) To paralyze Bartholo.

2. On what does Figaro comment?
(a) Bartholo's severe behavior.
(b) Bartholo's desire for information regarding "The Futile Precaution," suggesting that Bartholo's attempts to keep Rosine for himself are themselves futile precautions.
(c) Bartholo's love for Rosine.
(d) Bartholo's command over Rosine.

3. For what does the Count long?
(a) To see his mother and sisters again.
(b) To be loved for who he is, rather than for his position or his money.
(c) To show off his wealth and find a trophy wife.
(d) To be wealthy and living in a beautiful home in the countryside.

4. What does the Count instantly resolve to do?
(a) Court her and marry her.
(b) Leave and go home.
(c) Get her psychological help.
(d) Beg her to divorce her husband.

5. What has taught Figaro to be so positive.?
(a) His life experiences.
(b) Prayer.
(c) His mother was always a positive woman.
(d) He forced himself to laugh out of being afraid that he would cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Count Almaviva feel about his situation?

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

3. For whom does Count Almaviva wait?

4. Why is Count Almaviva disguised as a priest in a cloak and turned down hat?

5. What do the Count and Figaro discover about the song?

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