The Marriage of Figaro | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1 Part 1

1. What is the significance of Suzanne actions at the opening of Act 1 as Figaro is measuring the floor to determine the best place for the bed?

2. Why does Suzanne want a different bedroom?

3. How does Figaro react to Suzanne explaining the reason why she wants a different bedroom?

4. What does Figaro plan to do now that he believes he understands the Counts primary motive with the bedroom?

5. What does the conversation between Marceline and Bartholo reveal?