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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Count reveal his true identity?

2. The Count knocks and comes in wearing what?

3. Why does Bartholo panic and run for a chair?

4. What is Bartholo trying to understand about Rosine?

5. What does Bartholo finally realize about "Alonzo?"

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

The phrase "futile precaution" is mentioned several times.

Part 1) What does it mean?

Part 2) When is it used?

Part 3) How does this phrase add to Figaro's cleverness and skill?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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