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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Figaro's explanation to the Count as to why he's taken so long to arrive?

3. What does the Count announce just as Figaro is rejoicing in the judges decision?

4. Who does the letter say Figaro should marry?

5. What does Suzanne say that she and Figaro can use the money for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the literary element of characterization in THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. How are the major characters portrayed as opposed to the minor characters. What are their motivations? What are there struggles? Finally, how are the characters able to work symbiotically to move the storyline to its climax?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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