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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does the Count romantically comment?

2. Where does this story take place?

3. Rosine wonders whether Bartholo thinks she would not be able to resist even the attractions of a servant like Figaro, which leads Bartholo to make what suggestion?

4. Why are Bartholo's servants not very helpful?

5. Why does Figaro leave Madrid and cheerfully wander through Spain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only defect Figaro mentions this man having? How does Rosine react to this hint? Why does Figaro not tell her right away who this man loves?

2. What does Rosine do after the Count has sung and played the guitar for awhile? Why does she do this?

3. What does Figaro learn, while in a cupboard? What does Bazile suggest to Bartholo? What would be the outcome of this?

4. Where can the Count find Figaro after he is in his disguise? Why does Figaro give this much detail about his location?

5. What connection do Rosine and the Count make with the audience after she finishes singing? How do they feel? Why do they feel this way?

6. How does Figaro reassure the Count about his desire to marry Rosine? Why is Figaro so invested in the Count's interests?

7. What do the various characters do to keep Bazile from telling Bartholo this is all a ruse? How is Bazile's support finally won? How does this satisfy the audience of a commedia?

8. Who is the authority in Bartholo's home in this scene?

9. Why does Bazile take money from the Count? How does his desire for money help the characters in this story?

10. How do you know that Rosine is cunning and intelligent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Figaro and the Count are frequently left surprised or in a panic.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What often surprises them or panics them?

Part 3) How does this change their plans?

Essay Topic 2

The Count as "Alonzo" gives Rosine voice lessons.

Part 1) What is significant about the song he gives her to sing?

Part 2) How is this song used to add humor to the scene?

Part 3) How does this voice lesson reinforce aspects of commedia dell'arte?

Essay Topic 3

The Count disguises himself as Lindor, a priest.

Part 1) Why does he disguise himself?

Part 2) Why would he choose to be disguised as a priest?

Part 3) How does his disguise add to the comedic aspect of this play?

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