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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Count and Figaro essentially out to do?

2. What does Suzanne tell Figaro he's won?

3. Who does Suzanne, pretending to be the Countess, flirt with incessantly and even becomes angry with enough to slap?

4. What is the Count's reason for wooing Suzanne in terms of his relationship with the Countess?

5. What does Figaro ask his mother to do once the news of his birthright is revealed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From what Point of View is THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO written? How does this particular Point of View effect the characters, plot, and theme? Is this type of Point of View effective? Why or why not?

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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