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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the notary explain the apparent mix-up?
(a) "The brides are sisters and bear the same name."
(b) "I must have written the wrong name down."
(c) "She must have finally decided which man she wanted to marry."
(d) "There are many girls in town named Rosine."

2. For what does Figaro say he has come?
(a) To shave Bartholo as usual, nothing more.
(b) To give his servants a shave.
(c) To sing and play his guitar for Bartholo.
(d) To save Rosine.

3. Why does Rosine speak very coldly and formally to the Count?
(a) She does not know who he is.
(b) She is still angry with him.
(c) She is angry with Bartholo.
(d) She no longer loves him.

4. In Bazile's opinion, when is a husband asking for trouble?
(a) When he loves her more than she loves him.
(b) When he tries to control his wife.
(c) Marrying a woman who is not in love with her husband.
(d) Marrying too young.

5. What does the Count try to do, as Figaro and Bartholo argue?
(a) Take Rosine away.
(b) Hide.
(c) Kiss Rosine.
(d) Speak with Rosine.

6. What is everybody joining in convincing Bazile to do?
(a) Teach Rosine.
(b) Stay for a drink.
(c) Go back to bed.
(d) Go home.

7. For what does Bartholo apologize?
(a) Sitting in on the lesson.
(b) Not leaving them alone.
(c) Falling asleep.
(d) Leaving them alone.

8. What does Figaro tell the Count to keep secret?
(a) His identity.
(b) His purpose in being there.
(c) His love for Rosine.
(d) That he no longer loves Rosine.

9. Why will Bazile and the notary not be there earlier?
(a) The notary is engaged to perform the wedding of Figaro's niece earlier in the afternoon.
(b) The notary has a day job.
(c) The notary does not do weddings before dinner.
(d) The notary will be out of town.

10. What makes the Count reveal his true identity?
(a) Figaro calls the Count "my Lord."
(b) The expression on her face.
(c) Figaro tells him to tell her.
(d) His conscience tells him to tell her.

11. What evidence does the Count have that she loves him?
(a) She has written him a love letter.
(b) She tells him she loves him.
(c) Her huge smile.
(d) Her being upset.

12. Why does the Count tell Bartholo that he is here to teach Rosine singing?
(a) Bazile is not a good teacher.
(b) Bazile has quit.
(c) Bazile is ill.
(d) Bazile has moved.

13. Why does the notary ask the Count to confirm that he is, in fact, Almaviva?
(a) The notary has two marriage contracts with him: one for the wedding of Bartholo and Rosine, the other for the wedding of Almaviva and Rosine.
(b) The notary does not trust him.
(c) To make the wedding official.
(d) Only a Count could marry on such short notice.

14. About what is Rosine worrying, when she comes out of her room?
(a) The storm has scared her.
(b) She heard a strange noise.
(c) It is past midnight and her lover still has not come.
(d) Bartholo has not come to say good night.

15. What does the Count jump in and explain to Bazile?
(a) He also hopes Bazile is feeling better.
(b) He enjoyed working with Rosine.
(c) He told Bartholo about the arrangement for teaching Rosine.
(d) He hopes Bazile will take his money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rosine respond when Bartholo decides to stay and hear the whole lesson?

2. Why does Bartholo tell "Alonzo" to speak loudly?

3. What does Figaro do when he opens the window and sees the room is empty?

4. To whom does Figaro say he is in the company of the Count?

5. When Bartholo asks to see the letter, about what is "Alonzo" concerned?

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