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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does Rosine hope Bartholo chokes?
(a) His own tongue.
(b) A chicken bone.
(c) His dinner.
(d) His own bad temper.

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

3. What has taught Figaro to be so positive.?
(a) His mother was always a positive woman.
(b) He forced himself to laugh out of being afraid that he would cry.
(c) His life experiences.
(d) Prayer.

4. Why does the Count recognize Figaro?
(a) Figaro lived next door to him.
(b) Figaro was once in the Count's service.
(c) Figaro was once his tutor.
(d) They went to school together.

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

6. What does Rosine say about the man that Figaro was with?
(a) He should go back to Madrid where he belongs.
(b) She is sure he is a wonderful man.
(c) He was very handsome.
(d) She is sure he will soon make a good name for himself.

7. How is a commedia and today's example similar?
(a) Both have dramatic events.
(b) Both have music.
(c) Both have tragic endings.
(d) Both have central characters that generally behave the same way no matter the specifics of the story in which they are involved.

8. Who does Figaro say he was talking to on the street?
(a) His friend from his previous employment.
(b) A poor relative who might have done well if he had not had to leave Madrid so quickly.
(c) Bartholo.
(d) A very wealthy Count.

9. What interrupts Bartholo's complaining?
(a) The entrance of Figaro, to say hello.
(b) The entrance of Rosine.
(c) The entrance of Bazile, Rosine's music teacher.
(d) The entrance of the Count, to save Rosine.

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

11. What does Bartholo threaten to have done to the Count?
(a) Have him put in jail.
(b) Have him thrown out.
(c) Have him killed.
(d) Have him exiled.

12. What does the Count say about Bartholo's skills as a doctor?
(a) How many patients he has.
(b) How bad he is.
(c) He wonderful he is.
(d) How sick his patients become.

13. What happens when Figaro makes an attempt at writing for the theatre?
(a) The audiences did not enjoy his work.
(b) He greated several great works, but could not find someone to publish them.
(c) Even though audiences enjoyed his writing, the critics condemned him.
(d) He ended up with writer's block and could not write a single line.

14. Figaro sees her point, and suggests that Rosine do what?
(a) Send "Lindor" a note saying he needs to be calm and rational.
(b) Send "Lindor" a note to be more kind to Bartholo.
(c) Send "Lindor" a note saying he needs to be more thoughtful next time he visits outside her window.
(d) Send "Lindor" a note saying he is sorry for being so rude to Bartholo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Bartholo's servants not very helpful?

3. What does Figaro reassure the Count?

4. To what can commedia be compared today?

5. About what is the Count's song?

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