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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Count Almaviva disguised as a priest in a cloak and turned down hat?
(a) He has always wanted to be a priest.
(b) He used to work for Bartholo and does not want to be recognized.
(c) He is a runaway fugitive and does not want anyone to discover him.
(d) He is afraid he will be recognized by either the woman's over-protective guardian or one of his friends from the royal court.

2. How is Bartholo going to keep "accidents" from happening?
(a) Bartholo is going to put Rosine in another room.
(b) Bartholo is going to board up her window.
(c) Bartholo is going to have the Count and Figaro imprisoned.
(d) Bartholo is going to pad the walls.

3. What happens when Bartholo leaves the room?
(a) The Count and Rosine are left alone to flirt with each other.
(b) The Count leaves.
(c) The Count saves Rosine.
(d) The Count tells Rosine he will come for her at midnight.

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

5. What causes Bartholo to rush out of the room?
(a) Rosine shouts for him to leave.
(b) A scream.
(c) The Count chases after him.
(d) A noise of breaking china from offstage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts Bartholo's complaining?

2. Who is Alonzo?

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

4. About what is the Count's song?

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

(see the answer key)

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