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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language do Jean and Miss Julie speak together?
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) English.

2. People in Strindberg's time are unable to accept ______ as a part of life.
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Plays.

3. ________ Strindberg is the author of "Miss Julie"
(a) Robert.
(b) August.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Arthur.

4. Where is Christine during Scene 2?
(a) Shopping.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) At home.

5. What did Miss Julie's father try to do when he heard his wife was responsible for burning down their house?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Move out.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Kill her.

6. During the era in which Strindberg wrote, what did most playwrights focus on?
(a) Scenery.
(b) Costume.
(c) Lighting.
(d) Dialogue.

7. What is Jean and Christine's relationship NOT based on?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) Respect.
(d) Money.

8. In which of the following rooms does most of the action take place?
(a) The balcony.
(b) The livingroom.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The hall.

9. In Scene 2, Jean and Julie conclude that if they got together___________.
(a) Jean would be stepping down in society and Julie would be stepping up.
(b) Julie would be stepping down in society and Jean would be stepping up.
(c) Julie would be stepping down in society and Jean would be stepping down.
(d) Jean would be stepping up in society and Julie would be stepping up.

10. What is Jean trying to get to in his dream?
(a) A beautiful woman.
(b) A star.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A nest of golden eggs.

11. What is Jean's occupation?
(a) A company for the Count.
(b) A serviceman.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A cook.

12. Where does Jean say she wants to go in her dream?
(a) The sun.
(b) The moon.
(c) The stars.
(d) The earth.

13. What does Strindberg allow the actors to do?
(a) Improvise.
(b) Change.
(c) Rest.
(d) Sing.

14. Why does Strindberg not use intermissions?
(a) To keep the mood.
(b) To save time.
(c) To sabotage concession stands.
(d) To torture the audience.

15. What is Jean's dream?
(a) To own a hotel.
(b) To travel the world.
(c) To marry Julie.
(d) To go to college.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the pantomime, the audience can infer that Julie would behave how compared to Christine?

2. What does Christine want Jean to drink with his food?

3. Where does Miss Julie ask Jean to kiss her?

4. According to Strindberg, who should shoulder the feelings his characters provoke in the play?

5. How does Strindberg want to form his characters?

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