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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Suzanne agree to not tell even Figaro of the change in plans?
(a) it will make her marriage take place.
(b) it will ensure safety.
(c) it will settle the Count's temper.
(d) it will give her more freedom.

2. How does Figaro react when the Count confronts him about the letter?
(a) he acts shocked at the letters existence.
(b) he tries to talk his way out of it.
(c) he acts indifferent.
(d) he admits to the letter.

3. What does the Count tell Bazile to commit to instead of a woman?
(a) making money.
(b) his music.
(c) a new career.
(d) his country.

4. After the Count jumps angrily out from behind the chair, who does he order to drive Cherubin from the court?
(a) Figaro.
(b) Bazile.
(c) Fanchette.
(d) Suzanne.

5. What does the Count blame the arguments between he and the Countess on?
(a) bad luck.
(b) poor timing.
(c) Cherubin.
(d) the letter.

6. While Cherubin is in the chair and the Count is behind the chair, where is Figaro?
(a) looking for Suzanne.
(b) looking for the Count.
(c) in the garden.
(d) in the foyer.

7. What does the Count ask after he proclaims that love still exists and agrees to the ceremony?
(a) he asks to postpone the ceremony.
(b) he asks others for input of what he should do next.
(c) he asks to invite more people to the ceremony.
(d) he asks to speed up the ceremony.

8. What does the Count swear to Suzanne after he realizes that Cherubin has heard the entire conversation and is banished?
(a) She can no longer marry Figaro.
(b) She will have to leave the castle grounds indefinitely.
(c) She can apologize but will not be forgiven .
(d) She will stay in her room.

9. According to Figaro, why is the bedroom perfect?
(a) because it is wide enough for a good bed.
(b) because it is close to their Master's room.
(c) because the floorboards don't makes noise.
(d) because it has a lovely view.

10. What does Figaro want to publicly express thanks to the Count for?
(a) for abolishing the law about marrying royalty.
(b) for abolishing the law about marrying servant's wives.
(c) for abolishing the law about sleeping with servant's wives.
(d) for abolishing the dowry law.

11. What is heard coming from the dressing room just as the Count comments that it's a good thing Dr. Bartholo is near?
(a) a tap.
(b) a scream.
(c) a crash.
(d) a noise.

12. What does the Count say he's going to get out in order to break the door open?
(a) his tools.
(b) a chair.
(c) an axe.
(d) a brick.

13. Who does Bazile comment that Cherbuin will have to be careful around?
(a) Suzanne.
(b) Bartholo.
(c) Figaro.
(d) Fanchette.

14. How does Figaro respond to Bazile's comment regarding Cherubin being careful around Fanchette?
(a) funny.
(b) silly.
(c) inappropriate.
(d) wise.

15. What is Figaro measuring as the play opens?
(a) the bathtub.
(b) the cabinets.
(c) the closet space.
(d) the floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Figaro send up to be dressed and coached on how to become a woman?

2. Why sort of missions does the Count want Figaro to take on?

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

4. When does Cherubin have to leave for his new assignment?

5. What does Figaro give Suzanne for luck?

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