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The Barber of Seville

The Barber of Seville quiz

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Question 1 of 3Easy

Who is Count Almaviva trying to woo?

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  1. 1 Easy

    What is the name of the clever barber?

    Answer: Figaro

    Why: Figaro introduces his busy life by shouting his own name over and over in the famous aria Largo al factotum.

  2. 2 Medium

    What disguise lets Almaviva enter Bartolo's house first?

    Answer: Drunken soldier

    Why: Almaviva pretends to be drunk so Bartolo will dismiss his odd behavior, though Bartolo produces an exemption from housing troops.

  3. 3 Hard

    What poor student name does Almaviva give Rosina?

    Answer: Lindoro

    Why: Almaviva hides his noble title so he can be sure Rosina loves him for himself, not his wealth.

  4. 4 Easy

    Who is Rosina's elderly guardian?

    Answer: Doctor Bartolo

    Why: Bartolo is determined to marry his young ward himself, mainly to keep control of her large dowry.

  5. 5 Medium

    Which aria does Rosina sing about winning Lindoro?

    Answer: Una voce poco fa

    Why: Rosina reveals her feisty nature in this aria, singing that although she is docile, she will set a hundred traps if crossed.

  6. 6 Easy

    Who composed The Barber of Seville?

    Answer: Gioachino Rossini

    Why: Rossini completed the entire score in under three weeks, working so fast he reused an overture from an earlier opera.

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