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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Figaro admit to flirting with after the Count confronts him?

3. Who is Marceline suing?

4. Who begins to court the Countess thinking she is Suzanne, just as the Count is approaching?

5. What does the Count offer "Suzanne" to seal their relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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