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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Bartholo not see the Count whisper to Rosine?

2. Bartholo calls Figaro a knave. What is Figaro's response?

3. What does Figaro do when he opens the window and sees the room is empty?

4. How does the notary explain the apparent mix-up?

5. What does Bazile do when Bartholo asks for the cash back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Figaro is a barber.

Part 1) What else has Figaro been?

Part 2) Why does he become a barber?

Part 3) What role does his working as a barber play in this theatrical work?

Part 4) Why might the playwright have chosen this as his profession?

Essay Topic 2

Figaro describes "Lindor" to Rosine.

Part 1) How does Figaro describe him?

Part 2) Why does Figaro describe him this way?

Part 3) What does Figaro say about this man that intrigues Rosine?

Part 4) How does Rosine respond? Why does she respond this way?

Essay Topic 3

Bartholo seems to know everything that has been going on behind his back.

Part 1) How does he know all of this?

Part 2) What role does Bazile play in Bartholo's understanding?

Part 3) Why does the playwright allow him to know what is going on, yet be unable to stop it?

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