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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. How do Bartholo's servants respond when he asks them why they did not tell him that Figaro had been in to see Rosine?
(a) They did not think he meant that Figaro was not allowed in.
(b) They do not trust Bartholo.
(c) They had forgotten Figaro had been there.
(d) Figaro had told them to keep it a secret.

2. What does Bartholo say best friends will do?
(a) Take care of you.
(b) Be there forever.
(c) Love you.
(d) Take advantage.

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

4. Why does Figaro tell the Count to pose as a drunken member of a military detachment in town and introduce himself to Bartholo?
(a) Bartholo will be obliged to get drunk with him.
(b) Bartholo has a soft spot in his heart for soldiers.
(c) Bartholo loves the talk about war.
(d) Bartholo will be obliged to invite him in.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Count do, regarding Rosine's song?

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

3. What does Bartholo do after some more unhelpful questions and answers?

4. Where is the Count playing the guitar and singing?

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

(see the answer key)

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