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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the Count unable to hand Rosine the real love letter?
(a) He has lost it.
(b) Bartholo comes back too soon.
(c) He never wrote one.
(d) Bartholo has already stolen it.

3. 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 do not trust Bartholo.
(b) Figaro had told them to keep it a secret.
(c) They had forgotten Figaro had been there.
(d) They did not think he meant that Figaro was not allowed in.

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

5. What does the Count tell Figaro to call him?
(a) Gandolf.
(b) Lord.
(c) Lindor.
(d) Lucas.

6. 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 listening at the door.
(b) He is hiding under the bed.
(c) He is hanging outside the window.
(d) He is peeping out of a nearby cupboard and overhearing.

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

8. Why does Figaro say he feels "Lindor's" passion?
(a) "Lindor" is not passionate enough.
(b) Figaro is more passionate than "Lindor."
(c) "Lindor's" passion is so intense.
(d) Figaro is in love with Rosine.

9. For what will Figaro use his knowledge of drugs?
(a) To kill Bartholo's servants.
(b) To put Bartholo's servants to sleep.
(c) To paralyze Bartholo.
(d) To put Bartholo to sleep.

10. What does Figaro tell the Count about Rosine's music teacher?
(a) He is kind and gentle.
(b) He is Bartholo's brother.
(c) He is in love with Rosine.
(d) He is self-absorbed and greedy.

11. Why is Count Almaviva disguised as a priest in a cloak and turned down hat?
(a) He used to work for Bartholo and does not want to be recognized.
(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 has always wanted to be a priest.
(d) He is a runaway fugitive and does not want anyone to discover him.

12. What does the count do as Figaro continues his story?
(a) Writes a poem for Rosine.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Keeps an eye on Rosine's window.
(d) Reads a book.

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

14. What does Bartholo see the Count putting back in his pocket?
(a) A song.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His guitar pic.
(d) The letter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the Count disguised?

3. What does the Count insist that Bartholo show him?

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

5. How does Bartholo enter?

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