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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. How does the Countess try to prepare the Count for the discovery of Cherubin?

2. Who is the gardener?

3. How does Figaro try to cheer up Cherubin regarding his new assignment?

4. What is heard coming from the dressing room just as the Count comments that it's a good thing Dr. Bartholo is near?

5. When does Cherubin have to leave for his new assignment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as Antonio pulls out a piece of paper that he says fell from the jumper's pocket?

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

3. What does Antonio, the gardener, witness?

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

5. What does Figaro discuss during his soliloquy?

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

7. What does the Count announce when he enters the room and what encounter does the announcement lead to?

8. What happens when a group of peasant girls present Suzanne with flowers in honor of her wedding?

9. What does Antonio mean when he says that no one can be allowed to marry into his family if they have unmarried parents?

10. What does Figaro say when he is reminded of Suzanne's plans of still meeting the Count in the garden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the elements of "farce" that are intertwined in both the plot and dialogue of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Extract 3 poignant pieces of textual evidence and explain how each piece of evidence is representative of the qualities of a farce.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the Tone and Mood of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. How are the tone and mood important to the development of the characters? How do the tone and mood contribute to the action of the character? Use textual examples from 2 scenes in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Count's pursuit of women with Cherubin's pursuit of women. in what ways are their actions similar? In what ways are they different? Finally, is the Count justified in his pursuit of women because of his hierarchy and sense of power?

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