Exploring "The Marriage of Figaro": Acts One and Two

What is the relationship between Figaro and Susanna in "The Marriage of Figaro"?

• They are siblings.

• They are enemies.

• They are engaged to be married.

• They are complete strangers to each other.

In Act 1, what task is Figaro measuring for in the Countess's bedroom?

• The space for a new painting.

• The dimensions for a dance floor.

• The area for a new bed.

• The size of a wedding dress.

What does Figaro claim is the reason for the Count's generosity towards him?

• The Count's deep respect for Figaro's father.

• The Count's desire to keep Figaro close due to his skills.

• The Count's indebtedness to Figaro for saving his life.

• The Count's wish to have Figaro in his debt.

What is the Count's plan regarding Susanna?

• He plans to promote her to a higher position in the household.

• He intends to seduce her before her wedding with Figaro.

• He wants to match her with Cherubino.

• He plans to send her away from the estate.

What does Susanna do when the Count approaches her with his intentions?

• She immediately agrees to his advances.

• She tells Figaro about the Count's intentions.

• She tries to stall and avoid the Count.

• She slaps the Count and runs away.

What does Figaro do when he learns about the Count's intentions towards Susanna?

• He confronts the Count directly.

• He plans to elope with Susanna.

• He devises a plan to expose the Count.

• He decides to break off his engagement with Susanna.

Who is Cherubino in love with?

• Susanna.

• The Countess.

• Marcellina.

• Barbarina.

What is the primary conflict between Figaro and the Count in the first two acts?

• Figaro's overspending.

• The Count's neglect of his estate duties.

• The Count's jealousy over Figaro's supposed infidelity.

• Figaro's knowledge of the Count's intentions towards Susanna.

What does the Countess lament about in Act 2?

• The loss of her fortune.

• The Count's infidelity.

• The absence of her children.

• The poor state of the estate.

Why does the Count become angry with Cherubino in Act 2?

• Cherubino mocks the Count's singing.

• Cherubino is found hiding in the Countess's room.

• Cherubino has stolen money from the Count.

• Cherubino refuses to go to the army.