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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is a commedia and today's example similar?
(a) Both have dramatic events.
(b) Both have tragic endings.
(c) Both have music.
(d) Both have central characters that generally behave the same way no matter the specifics of the story in which they are involved.

2. To what does Rosine's letter refer?
(a) The Count's obsessive behavior.
(b) The Count's devotion.
(c) Bartholo's devotion.
(d) Bartholo's obsessive behavior.

3. What does Rosine say as she stands at her window?
(a) The stars are beautiful.
(b) She detests Bartholo.
(c) Romeo! Romeo! Where for art thou, Romeo?
(d) She enjoys the night air.

4. How does the Count meet Rosine?
(a) By chance at the store.
(b) By chance on a street in Madrid.
(c) At his home.
(d) At a party help in Madrid.

5. What does Figaro tell the Count about Rosine's music teacher?
(a) He is kind and gentle.
(b) He is self-absorbed and greedy.
(c) He is in love with Rosine.
(d) He is Bartholo's brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what commedia type is Bazile based?

3. What happens when Figaro makes an attempt at writing for the theatre?

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

5. How does Rosine get Bartholo to leave?

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