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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Bartholo appear?
(a) Two mean dogs.
(b) His mother.
(c) Two police officers.
(d) Two large servants.

2. Why does the Count say that he has authority?
(a) He has the most money.
(b) He is the preferred lover of Rosine.
(c) He has the most power.
(d) He is the Count.

3. To whom does Figaro say he is in the company of the Count?
(a) Bartholo.
(b) One of the police officers.
(c) Bazile.
(d) Rosine.

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

5. When does Figaro say is the moment to reveal who the Count truly is?
(a) As soon as she walks through the door.
(b) If she protests that her love is still true.
(c) Never.
(d) If she says she does not love him.

6. Who does "Alonzo" say Bazile discovered was in town?
(a) The King of Spain.
(b) Count Almaviva.
(c) Figaro.
(d) Rosine.

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

8. What does the Count reveal in an aside?
(a) He is not sure if Rosine really loves him.
(b) He is not sure if he trusts Bartholo.
(c) He cannot decide whether it would be a better idea to keep the letter to himself, or follow through on the original plan and hand it over.
(d) He cannot decide if he should keep his disguise on or take it off.

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

10. What does Bartholo say that confuses Bazile?
(a) He despises him.
(b) He no longer wants him to teach Rosine.
(c) He loves him.
(d) He hopes Bazile is feeling better.

11. What does Bartholo finally realize about "Alonzo?"
(a) He is in love with Rosine.
(b) He is better than Bazile.
(c) He is not a very good music teacher.
(d) He is not who he pretends to be.

12. What does Rosine show the Count?
(a) A letter she had written him.
(b) A song she had written.
(c) A note from Figaro.
(d) The letter Bartholo gave her.

13. Of what does Bartholo accuse Figaro?
(a) Leaving the door unlocked.
(b) Bringing a strange new music teacher to his home.
(c) Coming back to cause more disturbances in the house.
(d) Allowing the Count into his home.

14. What does Figaro do when he opens the window and sees the room is empty?
(a) He comes in and helps the Count to come in as well.
(b) He calls to see where everyone is.
(c) He climbs in but leaves the Count outside the window.
(d) He leaves.

15. How does Rosine respond when Bartholo decides to stay and hear the whole lesson?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She is sent into despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Count protest?

2. Who does Bartholo say has authority?

3. Who is Alonzo?

4. What does the Count jump in and explain to Bazile?

5. Why does Bazile witness the Count and Rosine sign the contract?

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