View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there a lot of whispering back and forth between the characters?

2. When Bartholo asks to see the letter, about what is "Alonzo" concerned?

3. What does Rosine show the Count?

4. Rosine comes in, refusing to take any more music lessons from anybody. Why does she quickly change her mind?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Count as "Alonzo" gives Rosine voice lessons.

Part 1) What is significant about the song he gives her to sing?

Part 2) How is this song used to add humor to the scene?

Part 3) How does this voice lesson reinforce aspects of commedia dell'arte?

Essay Topic 2

Rosine is locked up by Bartholo.

Part 1) Why has he locked her up?

Part 2) Is this a frequently used aspect of theatre? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is Rosine saved? Does she have any control over her freedom? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Figaro devises a plan to get himself and the Count into Rosine's home.

Part 1) What is this plan?

Part 2) Is his plan successful? Why or why not?

Part 3) Would you imagine that his plan and behavior are fairly standard for commedia dell'arte? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 338 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample