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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rosine speak very coldly and formally to the Count?

2. What causes Bartholo to rush out of the room?

3. What does Bartholo finally realize about "Alonzo?"

4. How does Rosine say she felt about him but changed when she found out that he was plotting to betray her to "this horrible Almaviva?"

5. Why does the Count insist that the marriage is an honorable one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rosine is locked up by Bartholo.

Part 1) Why has he locked her up?

Part 2) Is this a frequently used aspect of theatre? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is Rosine saved? Does she have any control over her freedom? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Figaro describes "Lindor" to Rosine.

Part 1) How does Figaro describe him?

Part 2) Why does Figaro describe him this way?

Part 3) What does Figaro say about this man that intrigues Rosine?

Part 4) How does Rosine respond? Why does she respond this way?

Essay Topic 3

This play is an example of commedia dell'arte.

Part 1) What is commedia dell'arte?

Part 2) What aspects of this play prove it is a commedia?

Part 3) What forms of entertainment today could be considered commedia?

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