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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. August Strindberg wrote in the _____century.
(a) 19th.
(b) 18th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 17th.

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

3. When Julie fiancé breaks the riding whip, he breaks her ______.
(a) Concentration.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Power.

4. Who is Christine cooking dinner for in Scene 1?
(a) The Count.
(b) Herself.
(c) Julie.
(d) Jean.

5. What does Christine believe Jean's motive is in dancing and flirting with Julie in Scene 1?
(a) To get revenge on the Count.
(b) To save Christine's job.
(c) To marry Julie.
(d) To save his job.

6. What does Miss Julie dance with the peasants?
(a) A cancan.
(b) A polka.
(c) She doesn't dance.
(d) A lady's waltz.

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

8. What is Jean convinced of in terms of his class position?
(a) That he was born in the right class.
(b) That his class position gives him certain rights.
(c) That his class position matters.
(d) That he was born in the wrong class.

9. Which of the following does Jean say does not amuse him?
(a) Talking with Miss Julie.
(b) Dancing with the peasants.
(c) Being with Christine.
(d) Drinking with Miss Julie.

10. In Scene 1, what does Christine believe Jean will do in regards to Julie?
(a) Obey Julie and disgrace Christine.
(b) Honor Julie and be true.
(c) Disobey Julie and disgrace the Count.
(d) Honor Christine and be true.

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

12. What does Jean say he has promised to Christine when Julie enters the kitchen in Scene 1?
(a) He has promised to help her in the kitchen.
(b) He has promised his hand in marriage.
(c) He has promised to accompany her to town.
(d) He has promised the next dance.

13. During the pantomime, what does Christine heat with a candle?
(a) A glass bowl.
(b) A hairpin.
(c) A knife.
(d) A washcloth.

14. What does Strindberg express about writing "Miss Julie" in the preface?
(a) His hesitation.
(b) It's personal relevance to his life.
(c) People's reactions.
(d) Why he wrote it.

15. What article of clothing does Christine take off during the pantomime?
(a) Her shoes.
(b) Her gloves.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her apron.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words does Jean use to describe Miss Julie?

2. According to Strindberg, what cause is NOT attributable to Julie's suicide?

3. Where is Jean during the pantomime?

4. Julie calls Jean a ______.

5. What does Jean tell Julie about the servants in Scene 1?

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