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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Cherubin in love with?
(a) Rosine.
(b) Suzanne .
(c) Figaro.
(d) the Countess.

2. How does Figaro explain the reason why "he" jumped out of the window?
(a) to avoid a fight.
(b) to avoid Suzanne.
(c) to avoid the wedding.
(d) to avoid the Count's temper.

3. If Cherubin is discovered, what will they say the Count forgot to do?
(a) sign a release form.
(b) give him back his original duties.
(c) provide transportation .
(d) give him his commission papers.

4. What does the Count do before he exits with an anxious Countess?
(a) he leaves the key on the bedpost.
(b) he apologizes to Suzanne.
(c) he takes the dress.
(d) he locks the other door in the room.

5. What is Suzanne trying on as Figaro is busy measuring?
(a) a new robe.
(b) her wedding dress.
(c) a wreath of flowers.
(d) a bridesmaid dress.

6. Which character wants to marry Figaro, even if she has to plot to do it?
(a) the Countess.
(b) Suzanne.
(c) Marceline.
(d) Rosine.

7. Which characters are plotting to have Cherubin stay?
(a) Cherubin and Suzanne.
(b) Suzanne and Bartholo.
(c) Figaro and Cherubin.
(d) Figaro and Suzanne.

8. What does Figaro playfully tease Marceline about?
(a) Her plans to sue him for breach of promise of marriage.
(b) Her plans to sue him for neglect.
(c) Her plans to sue him for her illegitimate child.
(d) Her plans to divorce him.

9. Who does Figaro send up to be dressed and coached on how to become a woman?
(a) Bazile.
(b) Cherubin.
(c) himself.
(d) Bartholo.

10. What is the Countess pining away about?
(a) the Count is a lousy lover.
(b) the Count is rude to her.
(c) the Count is unfaithful.
(d) the Count is neglecting her.

11. What does Suzanne tell Figaro is missing from the commission papers?
(a) the stamp of the regiment.
(b) Cherubin's signature.
(c) the postage.
(d) the official seal.

12. What does Antonio find that fell from the jumper's pocket?
(a) an important bill.
(b) the letter.
(c) Cherubin's commission.
(d) the Count's papers.

13. What action does Suzanne describe as Figaro "being in his element"?
(a) when Figaro professes his love for Suzanne.
(b) when Figaro completes his duties.
(c) when Figaro plans and schemes.
(d) when Figaro travels to London with the Count.

14. Who is Antonio?
(a) the cook.
(b) the handyman.
(c) the gardener.
(d) the butler.

15. What does Figaro say to try to change the subject and distract Antonio?
(a) Figaro accuses Antonio of drinking too much.
(b) Figaro acccuses Antonio of treason.
(c) Figaro accuses Antonio of stealing.
(d) Figaro accuses Antonio of lying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Countess urge Cherubin to do when he comes in to the bedchamber upset about having to leave?

2. Where does the Count invite Suzanne to meet him to discuss his and Figaro's upcoming trip to London?

3. What does the Count blame the arguments between he and the Countess on?

4. What does Cherubin pointedly say to the Count after he admits that his previous actions were unwise?

5. What sound summons Suzanne to the Countess?

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