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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 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 is a runaway fugitive and does not want anyone to discover him.
(d) He used to work for Bartholo and does not want to be recognized.

2. Bartholo calls Figaro a knave. What is Figaro's response?
(a) What is a knave.
(b) He is not a knave; he is a writer.
(c) Yes, he is a knave.
(d) No, my middle name is Dave, not knave.

3. What does Bartholo suggest is the best way to deal with the Count?
(a) Have him arrested.
(b) Spread nasty rumors about him.
(c) Have him exiled.
(d) Wait for him and beat him up.

4. What does Bazile tell Bartholo to start?
(a) Notifying the national authorities.
(b) A nasty, slanderous rumor about the Count.
(c) Calling the police.
(d) Beating up the Count.

5. What does Rosine do in her free time?
(a) She applies more makeup.
(b) She sings a love song.
(c) She writes a love letter to "Lindor."
(d) She plays the harp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosine say about the man that Figaro was with?

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

3. In another aside, about what does the Count worry?

4. On what does the Count romantically comment?

5. What interrupts Bartholo's complaining?

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