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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Figaro tease Rosine?
(a) By not revealing the truth right away about in whom the man is interested.
(b) By calling her names.
(c) By telling her he has the perfect husband for her but not telling her who it is.
(d) By tickling her.

2. What job does Figaro have, as we wanders through Spain?
(a) He works as a clerk and a writer.
(b) He acts as barber for anyone who needs him.
(c) He makes violins.
(d) He writes music and poetry.

3. What does Rosine tell Bartholo is on the paper she is holding?
(a) A new song from her music teacher called "The Futile Precaution."
(b) A new song for her to sing to Bartholo.
(c) A new song for Bartholo to sing.
(d) A new song for her to play on the harp.

4. On what does the Count romantically comment?
(a) Rosine's beautiful dress.
(b) Rosine's attractiveness.
(c) Rosine's sweet voice.
(d) Rosine's dark eyes.

5. What kept the audience's interest?
(a) Wondering what the character would look like.
(b) Wondering about the details of this young, handsome lover.
(c) Wondering if the actor would be very good.
(d) Wondering about the details of both the greedy old man's character and the reactions of the others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What place does Figaro describe to the Count?

2. What would Rosine prefer the man to do?

3. Of what does Figaro remind the Count?

4. How is the Count disguised?

5. How does Count Almaviva feel about his situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the various characters do to keep Bazile from telling Bartholo this is all a ruse? How is Bazile's support finally won? How does this satisfy the audience of a commedia?

2. How does the notary respond to the Count's new plan? Why does he seem so complacent?

3. How does the Count reveal he is feeling uncertain about the plan? About what is he uncertain? Does he make a good choice? Why or why not?

4. Why is the Count worried that Rosine might not leave with them to be married?

5. How is Rosine able to be alone and free? What might she be writing in her letter to "Lindor?"

6. What connection do Rosine and the Count make with the audience after she finishes singing? How do they feel? Why do they feel this way?

7. What does Bartholo shout, as he storms into the room? Does Bartholo believe that Rosine dropped the song by accident, out of her window? How do you know this?

8. What is Figaro's plan? Why will the Count's disguise get him into the house?

9. Where can the Count find Figaro after he is in his disguise? Why does Figaro give this much detail about his location?

10. How does the Count gain entrance into the home and to see Rosine? Who's plan might this have been? Why do you believe this?

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