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

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

3. How does Rosine get Bartholo to leave?
(a) She yells, "fire!"
(b) She asks Bartholo to run downstairs to retrieve the song.
(c) She pushes him out the window.
(d) She pushes him out the door.

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

5. What does Rosine do after awhile of listening to the Count?
(a) She tells him to be quiet.
(b) She sings along with him.
(c) She calls for Bartholo.
(d) She closes her window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosine do with the song?

2. What does the Count vow to do?

3. What is the Count resolved to do?

4. On what does the Count romantically comment?

5. Why does the Count recognize Figaro?

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