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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Count knocks and comes in wearing what?

2. What happens every time the Count kisses Rosine's hand?

3. How does Rosine say she felt about him but changed when she found out that he was plotting to betray her to "this horrible Almaviva?"

4. Why does Rosine speak very coldly and formally to the Count?

5. Who is Alonzo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Figaro and the Count's plan to free Rosine at midnight is thwarted.

Part 1) How so? Why does the playwright throw a wrench in the works?

Part 2) How is their plan changed? How does this plan draw in the viewer?

Part 3) Is this plan successful? How?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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