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

2. How does Cherubin act when he runs out of the dressing room?
(a) joyous.
(b) gleeful.
(c) panicked.
(d) horrified.

3. Who does the Countess say had the primary idea for the letter?
(a) Suzanne.
(b) Figaro.
(c) Bartholo.
(d) Bazile.

4. What does Cherubin pointedly say to the Count after he admits that his previous actions were unwise?
(a) he can be discreet.
(b) he can be trusted.
(c) he can be difficult.
(d) he can be helpful.

5. 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?
(a) she is unsightly.
(b) she does not like the sun.
(c) she is unwell.
(d) she has nothing to wear.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Figaro, why is the bedroom perfect?

2. After the Count jumps angrily out from behind the chair, who does he order to drive Cherubin from the court?

3. What is the primary reason why Suzanne does not like to bedroom?

4. Which of the characters stay to hear Bazile play his music?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after the Countess opens the door, explaining as the Count comes in that she and Suzanne needed some privacy when trying on new clothes?

2. What are the implications for Suzanne now that the presence of Cherubin has been revealed?

3. What does Figaro explain about human nature?

4. What happens when a group of peasant girls present Suzanne with flowers in honor of her wedding?

5. What does the conversation between Marceline and Bartholo reveal?

6. What has Figaro made arrangements for and how does the Countess react?

7. What does Figaro say when he is reminded of Suzanne's plans of still meeting the Count in the garden?

8. What does Suzanne tell Figaro as he comes into the courtroom?

9. What happens as Figaro and Suzanne are formally presented?

10. What does Figaro tell the Count after the Count insists he pay his debt that day?

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