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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evidence does the Count have that she loves him?
(a) She tells him she loves him.
(b) Her huge smile.
(c) She has written him a love letter.
(d) Her being upset.

2. What is "Alonzo's" second piece of news he passes on from Bazile?
(a) Bazile is not interested in arranging the wedding.
(b) The notary is not available for the wedding.
(c) The arrangements have all been made for the wedding tomorrow.
(d) The wedding has been cancelled.

3. Why does Bartholo say Rosine had no right to marry the Count without his consent?
(a) He loves Rosine.
(b) Rosine is under the legal age to marry.
(c) Rosine is already married.
(d) She is his charge.

4. How can Bartholo not see the Count whisper to Rosine?
(a) Figaro has his hands over his eyes.
(b) The Count is blocking his view.
(c) His eyes are closed.
(d) Figaro is standing so Bartholo cannot see their conversation.

5. Why does the Count quickly change the plan, and tells the notary that the marriage between himself and Rosine scheduled for later that day is to be performed now?
(a) He cannot wait to marry Rosine.
(b) He does not want to lose Rosine to Bartholo.
(c) He wants Rosine to be his.
(d) Bazile arrives with the notary.

6. Why does the Count insist that the marriage is an honorable one?
(a) He got to her first.
(b) He has a title and is rich.
(c) He loves her.
(d) She loves him.

7. How does the notary explain the apparent mix-up?
(a) "There are many girls in town named Rosine."
(b) "The brides are sisters and bear the same name."
(c) "I must have written the wrong name down."
(d) "She must have finally decided which man she wanted to marry."

8. When does Bazile say he will arrive with the notary to perform the wedding?
(a) At four o'clock.
(b) At two o'clock.
(c) At eight o'clock.
(d) At six o'clock.

9. What does the notary do when Bartholo asks to see the contract?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He tells Bartholo the wedding was illegal.
(d) He tells him everything is legal.

10. About what does Figaro complain?
(a) No one is there.
(b) How they are both soaked because of the rain.
(c) The window ledge is slippery.
(d) The ladder was not sturdy.

11. How does Bartholo react to "Alonzo's" arrival?
(a) He is surprised.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is excited to meet the new teacher.
(d) He is immediately suspicious

12. Of what does Bartholo accuse Figaro?
(a) Allowing the Count into his home.
(b) Bringing a strange new music teacher to his home.
(c) Leaving the door unlocked.
(d) Coming back to cause more disturbances in the house.

13. How do Bartholo and Bazile, carrying a lantern, appear?
(a) On a bright, sunny day.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In the middle of a storm raging in the dark,
(d) In the middle of a dark night.

14. With whom does Bartholo appear?
(a) His mother.
(b) Two mean dogs.
(c) Two large servants.
(d) Two police officers.

15. Why does Figaro try to change the subject by asking when he is going to be able to do his job and shave Bartholo?
(a) Bazile is clearly confused about who "Alonzo" is.
(b) He is nervous about having Bartholo in the room.
(c) He wants to shave Bartholo and go home.
(d) He feels the tension in the air.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Rosine worrying, when she comes out of her room?

2. Why does Bartholo leave to get a basin?

3. For what does Figaro say he has come?

4. Why does the notary ask the Count to confirm that he is, in fact, Almaviva?

5. Who is Alonzo?

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