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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Figaro and the Count trapped in Rosine's room?

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

3. How does Bartholo know there is a plot afoot?

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

5. What does the Count try to do, as Figaro and Bartholo argue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Count disguises himself as Lindor, a priest.

Part 1) Why does he disguise himself?

Part 2) Why would he choose to be disguised as a priest?

Part 3) How does his disguise add to the comedic aspect of this play?

Essay Topic 2

The Count and Figaro know one another.

Part 1) How do they know one another?

Part 2) Why does Figaro offer his services to the Count?

Part 3) Why might the playwright have chosen a lowly barber and a prominent Count to be friends and cohorts?

Essay Topic 3

Figaro and the Count are frequently left surprised or in a panic.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What often surprises them or panics them?

Part 3) How does this change their plans?

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