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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Figaro do when he thinks of the Count wanting to woo Suzanne?

2. Who does the Countess say had the primary idea for the letter?

3. What does Cherubin pointedly say to the Count after he admits that his previous actions were unwise?

4. Who does Figaro send up to be dressed and coached on how to become a woman?

5. What is the setting of Act 2, Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the implications of Cherbuin lingering outside Suzanne's door?

2. What does the conversation between Figaro, Bazile, and Cherubin reveal?

3. What happens after Suzanne enters the room alone with the Count?

4. What does Figaro reveal in his aside?

5. How do Marceline and Bartholo react to Figaro's proof of his being a gentleman?

6. What happens after Cherubin has admitted to the Count that his actions have been unwise but that he can be discreet?

7. What happens to Cherubin after the Count angrily jumps out from behind the chair?

8. What does the Count reveal in his aside?

9. Why does Suzanne want a different bedroom?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO is a product of its historic time economically, socially, and politically. How does the play reflect the culture in which it was written?

Essay Topic 2

What is the resolution (denouement) of the play? How does the impact of the resolution affect the characters? What is the thematic meaning of the resolution?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Suzanne's flowers are the only true symbol of the entire play. Explain what the flowers represent in terms of character, theme, and conflict. Use textual references and evidence to support your findings.

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