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

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

3. For whom is Rosine's paper?
(a) The Count.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Bartholo.
(d) Figaro.

4. What does the count do as Figaro continues his story?
(a) Keeps an eye on Rosine's window.
(b) Writes a poem for Rosine.
(c) Reads a book.
(d) Takes a nap.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Count recognize Figaro?

2. What does the Count tell Figaro to call him?

3. What job does Figaro have, as we wanders through Spain?

4. For whom does Count Almaviva wait?

5. For what does the Count long?

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