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

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) Figaro had told them to keep it a secret.
(c) They do not trust Bartholo.
(d) They had forgotten Figaro had been there.

2. How does Figaro learn that Bazile tells Bartholo that the Count is in town, has taken rooms at a fancy hotel and is going out every evening in disguise?
(a) He is peeping out of a nearby cupboard and overhearing.
(b) He is hanging outside the window.
(c) He is listening at the door.
(d) He is hiding under the bed.

3. While Figaro is composing a song, through what does he go?
(a) Several different tunes.
(b) Several violin strings.
(c) Several different sets of lyrics.
(d) Several guitar pics.

4. What does the Count do while telling Bartholo to do his duty to the military and put him up for the night?
(a) He sings.
(b) He stumbles around.
(c) He looks for Figaro.
(d) He shows Rosine the letter.

5. Where does this story take place?
(a) London, England.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) Madrid, Spain.
(d) Seville, Spain.

6. How does Rosine get Bartholo to leave?
(a) She pushes him out the door.
(b) She yells, "fire!"
(c) She pushes him out the window.
(d) She asks Bartholo to run downstairs to retrieve the song.

7. What does the letter tell Bartholo to do?
(a) Send "Lindor" back to the military barracks.
(b) Kick "Lindor" out.
(c) Give "Lindor" a bed for a night.
(d) Call the police.

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

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

10. What does Rosine say as she stands at her window?
(a) She detests Bartholo.
(b) She enjoys the night air.
(c) Romeo! Romeo! Where for art thou, Romeo?
(d) The stars are beautiful.

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

12. How does Rosine describe Figaro?
(a) As a strange fellow.
(b) As a sneaky fellow.
(c) As her best friend.
(d) As a good fellow.

13. How is Rosine alone at last and free to do as she pleases?
(a) Bartholo is running errands.
(b) She has locked her door.
(c) The servants are all either unwell or busy.
(d) The Count and Figaro have saved her.

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

15. What does the Count insist that Bartholo show him?
(a) His letter of exemption.
(b) To his room.
(c) His love.
(d) To the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rosine wonders whether Bartholo thinks she would not be able to resist even the attractions of a servant like Figaro, which leads Bartholo to make what suggestion?

2. What does Rosine do after awhile of listening to the Count?

3. Why does Figaro leave Madrid and cheerfully wander through Spain?

4. What will Figaro do while the Count gets himself into his disguise as a soldier?

5. What does Rosine tell Bartholo is on the paper she is holding?

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