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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. On what does Figaro comment?
(a) Bartholo's severe behavior.
(b) Bartholo's command over Rosine.
(c) Bartholo's desire for information regarding "The Futile Precaution," suggesting that Bartholo's attempts to keep Rosine for himself are themselves futile precautions.
(d) Bartholo's love for Rosine.

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

3. What does the Count instantly resolve to do?
(a) Leave and go home.
(b) Get her psychological help.
(c) Court her and marry her.
(d) Beg her to divorce her husband.

4. What place does Figaro describe to the Count?
(a) His home.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Rosine's home.
(d) His shop.

5. What does Rosine angrily ask, regarding her feelings about Bartholo?
(a) Why he is so unkind to her?
(b) Why does she find him so attractive?
(c) Why does she find him so unattractive?
(d) Why he is always accusing her?

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Figaro say he was talking to on the street?

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

3. For what will Figaro use his knowledge of drugs?

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

5. What is Figaro's comment regarding women being locked up?

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