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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Marceline misinterpret the calling for love for Figaro as?

2. What does Suzanne initially enter the castle's throne looking for?

3. Who does Figaro see when he first arrives on the castle grounds?

4. Who is an aside spoken directly to when performed onstage?

5. Who's relationship is Suzanne jealous of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the aspect of verbal comedy as portrayed by the characters in THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. How is verbal comedy defined, and how is it used as an effective tool? Provide 2 specific scenes in which verbal comedy is performed. Describe the effectiveness of such a comedic performance in a farce.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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