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

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

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 loves the talk about war.
(b) Bartholo will be obliged to get drunk with him.
(c) Bartholo will be obliged to invite him in.
(d) Bartholo has a soft spot in his heart for soldiers.

5. Where does this scene take place?
(a) In Bartholo's room.
(b) In Figaro's shop.
(c) In the Count's home.
(d) In Rosine's room in Bartholo's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bartholo say about putting trust in anyone?

2. What do Figaro, the Count and Rosine barely have time to discuss, when Bartholo returns, angry with himself for leaving Figaro alone with "Alonzo" and Rosine?

3. What is the Count resolved to do?

4. How does Figaro surprise Rosine?

5. From what is Bartholo exempt?

(see the answer key)

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