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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 is Figaro about to do, when the Count asks how to find him?
(a) Run off.
(b) Climb a tree.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Go to the house.

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

3. What has the Count recently found out about Rosine?
(a) Her name, that she is an orphan, and married to Bartholo.
(b) Her name, that she is an orphan, and is unmarried.
(c) Her name, that she is a widow, and is married to Bartholo.
(d) Her name, that she is a widow, and is in mourning.

4. What does Rosine tell Bartholo is on the paper she is holding?
(a) A new song from her music teacher called "The Futile Precaution."
(b) A new song for her to sing to Bartholo.
(c) A new song for Bartholo to sing.
(d) A new song for her to play on the harp.

5. What does the Count vow to do?
(a) Marry Rosine.
(b) Find Rosine a good husband.
(c) Give Rosine her freedom.
(d) Save Rosine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Figaro leave Madrid and cheerfully wander through Spain?

3. How does Count Almaviva feel about his situation?

4. What will Figaro do while the Count gets himself into his disguise as a soldier?

5. What encourages Figaro to put their plan into action?

(see the answer key)

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