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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. How does Jean manipulate Julie and Christine in the play?

2. In Scene 2, Jean tells Julie that in his dream he is where?

3. What is Christine doing as Jean and Julie talk in Scene 2?

4. How is Christine treating the situation with Jean and Julie?

5. What kind of plate does Jean want Christine to serve his food on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jean's attitude towards Miss Julie in the first scene?

2. What does Jean admit he lied to Julie about regarding his story of the oat bin? What does the true story reveal about Julie?

3. What reason does Julie give Jean about why she became engaged to the lieutenant governor and her feelings toward men in general that is significant?

4. Why does Julie want to take a canary with her?

5. What does the hotel represent for Julie and Jean after their liaison?

6. Why was Miss Julie's engagement broken off?

7. Why is the Chorus singing this song?

8. How does Jean react when Julie insists that she take the canary with her?

9. Why does Jean proclaim that wedding Julie would be a misalliance?

10. What is the audience's responsibility in Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom is a major theme in "Miss Julie." Choose three characters and identify the ways in which they try to attain freedom.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the interactions between men and women in "Miss Julie." Consider the following:

-The competition and tension.

-The nature of their relationships.

-The double standards.

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