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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Figaro tell the Count he need in order to get married?

2. Who is left alone in the courtroom?

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

4. What does the Count try to do but Suzanne says that someone is coming?

5. What does Bartholo reveal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the play's theme of "love conquers desire" is shown throughout the play. Name the scenes in which the theme is most acutely shown. Include several textual examples and provide analysis.

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 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.

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