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

2. What is Figaro about to do, when the Count asks how to find him?
(a) Go to the house.
(b) Run off.
(c) Climb a tree.
(d) Take a nap.

3. What does Bartholo suggest is the best way to deal with the Count?
(a) Have him arrested.
(b) Wait for him and beat him up.
(c) Have him exiled.
(d) Spread nasty rumors about him.

4. How does Bartholo enter?
(a) He creeps in.
(b) He storms in.
(c) He crawls in.
(d) He walks in.

5. How does Figaro surprise Rosine?
(a) He calls her name.
(b) He climbs in her window.
(c) He suddenly comes in.
(d) He sings to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Count recognize Figaro?

2. What happens when Bartholo leaves the room?

3. What has the Count recently found out about Rosine?

4. What does the Count do, regarding Rosine's song?

5. What has taught Figaro to be so positive.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rosine tell Figaro to tell "Lindor?" How will this news affect "Lindor?"

2. Why is the Count surprised to see Figaro? What is Figaro's response to the Count's questioning? What might be the significance of Figaro being a barber?

3. What does the letter the Count gives to Bartholo reveal? How does Rosine react to this news? Does Bartholo seem to notice her reaction? Why or why not?

4. After Figaro tells his story, how does this first part of Act 1 end? How might Figaro's attitude help the Count?

5. What is the only defect Figaro mentions this man having? How does Rosine react to this hint? Why does Figaro not tell her right away who this man loves?

6. What do the Count and Figaro learn about the song? Why does Bartholo have such an interest in this song?

7. Who is the authority in Bartholo's home in this scene?

8. 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?

9. How does Rosine react to Bartholo's accusations? How might this hurt her chances of being with the Count?

10. Why does the Count reveal his identity? How is her reaction? Why is she so easily able to change her feelings?

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