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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dramatis Personae Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jean manipulate Julie and Christine in the play?
(a) By using physical force.
(b) By threatening them with exposure.
(c) By creating an illusion of dedication to each.
(d) By using the Count's sanction to control them.

2. Why is Julie's animal sick?
(a) She never feeds it.
(b) It's been poisoned.
(c) It's pregnant.
(d) It's old.

3. What was a reflection of society at the time, according to Strindberg?
(a) A need to compensate for one's privilege.
(b) A need to take pleasure from someone else's pain.
(c) A need to feel bad for the less fortunate.
(d) A need to humiliate those in power.

4. In what way is Julie lower class, according to Jean and Christine?
(a) In her speech.
(b) In her hygiene.
(c) In her preferences.
(d) In her carriage.

5. Strindberg's stress on scenery is meant to promote ______.
(a) Wealth.
(b) Political parties.
(c) Energy conservation.
(d) Aesthetics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In scene 1, the Count leaves to do what?

2. Where does Jean accompany the Count?

3. In Scene 1, what idea does Jean begin to formulate in regards to Christine and Julie?

4. Besides Julie, who are the two other main characters in the play?

5. What does Julie disregard in Scene 1 regarding Jean and Christine?

(see the answer key)

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