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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kept the audience's interest?
(a) Wondering what the character would look like.
(b) Wondering about the details of this young, handsome lover.
(c) Wondering about the details of both the greedy old man's character and the reactions of the others.
(d) Wondering if the actor would be very good.

3. What does Figaro suggest is impossible?
(a) To be both angry and agitated.
(b) To be both in love and calm.
(c) To be both happy and sad.
(d) To be both nervous and excited.

4. What does Bartholo say about putting trust in anyone?
(a) It takes courage.
(b) It is a good idea.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It is a beautiful thing.

5. As Figaro finishes singing his new composition, what does he realize about the "priest?"
(a) He looks familiar.
(b) He looks unhappy.
(c) He looks odd.
(d) He looks worried.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is a commedia and today's example similar?

3. Figaro sees her point, and suggests that Rosine do what?

4. At a performance of this play when it was first written, what expectations would the audience have had?

5. About what does Bartholo complain?

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