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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Julie enters the kitchen in Scene 1, what does she immediately do?
(a) Criticize Jean.
(b) Criticize Christine.
(c) Flirt with Jean.
(d) Praise Christine.

2. In scene 1, the Count leaves to do what?
(a) Visit family.
(b) Go sightseeing.
(c) Attend business.
(d) Travel abroad.

3. Where did Jean learn to tell stories?
(a) From novels and plays.
(b) From his grandfather.
(c) From his father.
(d) At school.

4. Besides Julie, who are the two other main characters in the play?
(a) Jean and Christine.
(b) Christine and the Count.
(c) The Count and Jean.
(d) Jean and an unnamed servant.

5. In which of the following countries does Strindberg set the play?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Germany.
(c) Norway.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the pantomime, what does Christine heat with a candle?

2. What is Christine's excuse for Julie's wildness?

3. What does Strindberg express about writing "Miss Julie" in the preface?

4. August Strindberg wrote in the _____century.

5. Which of the following animals does Miss Julie call Jean?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you characterize Christine and Jean's relationship?

2. What do the servants sing a song about?

3. What is the significance of Jean tossing Julie the coin?

4. According to Strindberg, what is our response to the tragedy of Julie due to?

5. Why does Jean think the servants do not love Julie?

6. What do Christine's actions say about her?

7. Why does Jean want to leave immediately?

8. How does Jean try to manipulate both Julie and Christine?

9. What does Christine tell Julie and Jean is her life belief?

10. What was special about Strindberg's writing in his time?

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