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

4. 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) a brick.
(d) an axe.

5. Who has seen Cherubin lingering outside Suzanne's door?
(a) Figaro.
(b) The Count.
(c) the court.
(d) Bazile.

6. Which character did the Count catch Cherubin with yesterday in the bedroom?
(a) Suzanne.
(b) Fanchette.
(c) the maid.
(d) Marceline.

7. What does the Countess promise Suzanne despite the Count's recent actions?
(a) Suzanne will marry Figaro.
(b) Suzanne will marry no man.
(c) Suzanne will marry Cherubin.
(d) Suzanne will marry the Count.

8. What does Figaro suggest the Count formally present Suzanne with as a symbol of his commitment to ending the law?
(a) the wreath of twigs.
(b) the wreath of flowers.
(c) the wreath of lace.
(d) the wreath of ribbons.

9. What explanation does Figaro give as the reason why a man wants to possess another man's wife?
(a) social status.
(b) politics.
(c) religion.
(d) human nature.

10. How does Suzanne respond to finding out what bedroom Figaro and she will share after marriage?
(a) she begins to decorate the room.
(b) she leaves the room in upset silence.
(c) she is overjoyed.
(d) she wants another room.

11. Who is plotting with Figaro to win Marceline for himself?
(a) the Count.
(b) Bartholo.
(c) Cherubin.
(d) Bazile.

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

13. What is the Countess arranging as the Count is heard outside asking why the bedroom door is locked?
(a) Cherubin's hair.
(b) the placement of the furniture.
(c) her flowers.
(d) the bedcovers.

14. What instrument does Bazile play?
(a) the violin.
(b) the harp.
(c) the guitar.
(d) the piano.

15. What does the Count propose she do that evening instead of either Suzanne or Cherubin?
(a) leave for London.
(b) go to the garden.
(c) stay in the bedchamber.
(d) write another letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Count shows the Countess a letter suggesting that she'll be meeting a lover, what is the explanation the Countess gives the Count why she won't be leaving her room all that day?

2. Where does Figaro tell the Countess she should meet the Count, despite the fact that someone else will take Suzanne's place?

3. Why has Dr. Bartholo been sent to the castle?

4. Who does the Countess say had the primary idea for the letter?

5. What does the Countess urge the Count to do instead of take a vow of revenge?

(see the answer keys)

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