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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Count Almaviva wait?
(a) Rosaline.
(b) Figaro.
(c) Rosine.
(d) Bartholo.

2. On what does Figaro comment?
(a) Bartholo's command over Rosine.
(b) Bartholo's severe behavior.
(c) Bartholo's desire for information regarding "The Futile Precaution," suggesting that Bartholo's attempts to keep Rosine for himself are themselves futile precautions.
(d) Bartholo's love for Rosine.

3. Why does the Count recognize Figaro?
(a) Figaro lived next door to him.
(b) Figaro was once his tutor.
(c) Figaro was once in the Count's service.
(d) They went to school together.

4. What encourages Figaro to put their plan into action?
(a) The Count hints that Figaro will rewarded, if he helps the Count marry Rosine.
(b) The Count praises Figaro's abilities as a barber, musician, and writer.
(c) The Count writes a song for Figaro.
(d) The Count had once helped Figaro when he needed it.

5. What do the Count and Figaro discover about the song?
(a) It is a note to Bartholo.
(b) It is actually a letter.
(c) It is beautiful.
(d) It is actually a poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept the audience's interest?

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

3. What does the count do as Figaro continues his story?

4. How does the Count meet Rosine?

5. What story has Bartholo spread around to keep potential lovers away?

(see the answer key)

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