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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Publishing his plays is a ______ for Strindberg.

2. What is Strindberg's aim in disclosing so much in the preface?

3. What does Christine say she wants to do after work?

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

5. Julie is invested in what in her relationship with Jean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Christine think she and Jean should quit working for the family?

2. Why is Christine the sole character in the pantomime?

3. Describe the opening setting of MISS JULIE.

4. How does Strindberg convey Miss Julie's mental state in the preface?

5. Why does Strindberg reveal so much in the preface?

6. Do Miss Julie and Jean have the same objective in running away together?

7. Describe Christine's reaction to the music and why it is significant.

8. What does this scene prove about Jean's character?

9. What does Christine think is happening between Jean and Julie?

10. What would be the effect of a relationship between Julie and Jean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how "Miss Julie" develops a 'play within a play' through story telling, role-playing, and deception.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Christine's character in "Miss Julie."

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Julie and Christine in the play. Address their views on the following:

1. Class.

2. Gender.

3. Sexuality.

4. Religion.

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