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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 does Figaro tell the Count to pose as a drunken member of a military detachment in town and introduce himself to Bartholo?
(a) Bartholo will be obliged to get drunk with him.
(b) Bartholo will be obliged to invite him in.
(c) Bartholo has a soft spot in his heart for soldiers.
(d) Bartholo loves the talk about war.

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

3. What is the Count resolved to do?
(a) Sing for Rosine.
(b) Tell her who he is.
(c) Keep his real identity a secret.
(d) Kill the music teacher.

4. What story has Bartholo spread around to keep potential lovers away?
(a) That she is very young.
(b) That he and Rosine are married.
(c) That she is mentally unstable.
(d) That she is a widow.

5. For what does the Count long?
(a) To see his mother and sisters again.
(b) To be loved for who he is, rather than for his position or his money.
(c) To show off his wealth and find a trophy wife.
(d) To be wealthy and living in a beautiful home in the countryside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Figaro offer the Count?

2. What place does Figaro describe to the Count?

3. What kept the audience's interest?

4. For whom is Rosine's paper?

5. At a performance of this play when it was first written, what expectations would the audience have had?

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