Characters in two of Giuseppe Verdi's operas perform this action, including Gilda, the daughter of the title jester in Rigoletto and multiple characters in the final scene of his opera Falstaff. In Mozart's opera, Cosi Fan Tutte, Despina performs this action as both a doctor and a notary. In Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, Leonore performs this action in the guise of the title character in order to save her husband's life. For 10
points, name this action in which a character pretends to be a member of the opposite gender.
A) Deception
B) Disguise
C) Betrayal
D) Intrigue

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