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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Figaro arranged to be delivered to the Count hinting that the Countess is seeing another man?
(a) a letter.
(b) chocolates.
(c) a telegram.
(d) flowers.

2. How does Figaro try to cheer up Cherubin regarding his new assignment?
(a) Figaro alks about all the freedom to be had.
(b) Figaro talks about all the money to be made.
(c) Figaro talks about all the women he'll find.
(d) Figaro talks about all the excitement he'll find.

3. What action does Suzanne describe as Figaro "being in his element"?
(a) when Figaro completes his duties.
(b) when Figaro travels to London with the Count.
(c) when Figaro professes his love for Suzanne.
(d) when Figaro plans and schemes.

4. Which character wants to marry Figaro, even if she has to plot to do it?
(a) Suzanne.
(b) Rosine.
(c) the Countess.
(d) Marceline.

5. Who does Bazile comment that Cherbuin will have to be careful around?
(a) Fanchette.
(b) Figaro.
(c) Suzanne.
(d) Bartholo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characters are plotting to have Cherubin stay?

2. What does the Countess say she has decided to do because she feels she is the victim of suspicion and anger?

3. What does the Countess discover is missing when she examines Cherubin's papers?

4. If Cherubin is discovered, what will they say the Count forgot to do?

5. How does Figaro respond to Bazile's comment regarding Cherubin being careful around Fanchette?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the implications for Suzanne now that the presence of Cherubin has been revealed?

2. What does the Countess say to the Count at the end of the play after he's been humiliated?

3. What happens when the Count approaches who he thinks is "Suzanne"?

4. What does Figaro argue regarding the letter?

5. What is the key farcical action that inflames the Count and encourages him to retrieve his tools?

6. What is the significance of Suzanne actions at the opening of Act 1 as Figaro is measuring the floor to determine the best place for the bed?

7. What does Figaro discuss during his soliloquy?

8. What does Figaro reveal in his aside?

9. What happens as Figaro and Suzanne are formally presented?

10. What does the Countess and Suzanne scheme to do to the Count?

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