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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. Why is Count Almaviva disguised as a priest in a cloak and turned down hat?
(a) He used to work for Bartholo and does not want to be recognized.
(b) He is afraid he will be recognized by either the woman's over-protective guardian or one of his friends from the royal court.
(c) He is a runaway fugitive and does not want anyone to discover him.
(d) He has always wanted to be a priest.

2. How does the Count meet Rosine?
(a) At a party help in Madrid.
(b) At his home.
(c) By chance at the store.
(d) By chance on a street in Madrid.

3. What does Rosine tell Bartholo is on the paper she is holding?
(a) A new song for Bartholo to sing.
(b) A new song for her to sing to Bartholo.
(c) A new song from her music teacher called "The Futile Precaution."
(d) A new song for her to play on the harp.

4. On what does the Count romantically comment?
(a) Rosine's sweet voice.
(b) Rosine's attractiveness.
(c) Rosine's beautiful dress.
(d) Rosine's dark eyes.

5. At a performance of this play when it was first written, what expectations would the audience have had?
(a) How this dumb servant hads humor to the play.
(b) They would expect him to be evil.
(c) They would expect him to be young and handsome.
(d) How this greedy, old character would behave and how the other characters would react to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Count Almaviva feel about his situation?

2. As Figaro finishes singing his new composition, what does he realize about the "priest?"

3. Why does Figaro leave Madrid and cheerfully wander through Spain?

4. For what does the Count long?

5. To what does Rosine's letter refer?

(see the answer key)

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