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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Bazile's suggestion do to the Count?

2. From what is Bartholo exempt?

3. On what commedia type is Bazile based?

4. Who does Figaro say he was talking to on the street?

5. What has taught Figaro to be so positive.?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Figaro's plan discovered? What will this mean for his plan?

2. What connection do Rosine and the Count make with the audience after she finishes singing? How do they feel? Why do they feel this way?

3. What is Figaro and the Count's plan to free Rosine? Will this plan work?

4. What does Rosine do with the paper? How might this small prop draw the audience into the story?

5. What is comedic in this scene, regarding Rosine's singing? How is this a display of commedia?

6. What does Rosine tell Figaro to tell "Lindor?" How will this news affect "Lindor?"

7. What does the Count do when Bartholo sees him putting the letter back in his pocket? What tactic does he add this time? Is he successful?

8. How do you know that Rosine is cunning and intelligent?

9. How does Rosine react to the news about the man's love? Why does she tell Figaro the man must remain calm? Do you believe he will be able to remain calm? Why or why not?

10. What happens as the Count comes in, disguised as a soldier and pretending to be drunk? What is he trying to do the Bartholo to distract him? Is he successful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play takes place in Seville, Spain.

Part 1) Where do the scenes take place?

Part 2) Why might be the reason for the playwright choosing this specific setting?

Part 3) Why is the setting in Spain, when the original language and playwright are French?

Essay Topic 2

Figaro sarcastically remarks on Rosine's cleverness.

Part 1) What makes her clever?

Part 2) Why does Figaro make sarcastic remarks about Rosine?

Part 3) How might an audience respond to Figaro's various asides?

Essay Topic 3

The Count sings to Rosine.

Part 1) Why does he sing to her?

Part 2) Is this typical of theatre at this time? Why or why not?

Part 3) Why is singing included in this play? How have plays evolved over time, regarding the use of music?

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