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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 Suzanne insult Marceline after she brings in one of the Countess' dresses?
2. What does Figaro suggest the Count formally present Suzanne with as a symbol of his commitment to ending the law?
3. What has Figaro arranged to be delivered to the Count hinting that the Countess is seeing another man?
4. Who does the Count wonder about as Suzanne and the Countess laughingly comment on the way that Figaro cannot stop his manipulations, who does the Count wonder about?
5. Who is plotting with Figaro to win Marceline for himself?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Figaro and Suzanne talk about when they are alone in the room they will marry in?
2. What happens as Antonio pulls out a piece of paper that he says fell from the jumper's pocket?
3. What does the conversation between Figaro, Bazile, and Cherubin reveal?
4. What happens after Suzanne enters the room alone with the Count?
5. What is stated in the letter that is read by Bartholo?
6. What do Brid-Oisin and Figaro discuss together?
7. What does the Countess promise Suzanne?
8. Why do Bartholo, Brid-Oisin, Bazile, and Antonio meet Figaro in the pavilion?
9. 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?
10. What are the implications of Cherbuin lingering outside Suzanne's door?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the crisis of the play? Describe the key actions that take place. Describe the characters that are involved. Include 3 textual references to support your findings.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the roles of Suzanne and Marceline in their individual relationships with Figaro. What are similar characteristics that they share? What are their opposing characteristics? How do the specific character traits of Suzanne and Marceline affect their relationship with Figaro?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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