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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Count reveal in an aside?

2. How does Rosine respond when Bartholo decides to stay and hear the whole lesson?

3. When does Bazile say he will arrive with the notary to perform the wedding?

4. What does Bazile do when Bartholo asks for the cash back?

5. Why does the Count tell Bartholo that he is here to teach Rosine singing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Figaro and the Count's plan to free Rosine at midnight is thwarted.

Part 1) How so? Why does the playwright throw a wrench in the works?

Part 2) How is their plan changed? How does this plan draw in the viewer?

Part 3) Is this plan successful? How?

Essay Topic 3

Bazile can easily be won over with money.

Part 1) Give three examples of this.

Part 2) How has he hurt and helped the Count?

Part 3) What commedia character does he represent? Would an audience have been satisfied by this character? Why or why not?

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