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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Lispenard Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Willem asserts that his parents had been "efficient and competent with Hemming," (53) but had not shown Hemming much of which emotion?
(a) Pride.
(b) Guidance.
(c) Affection.
(d) Anger.

2. Upon the opening of the novel, Jude has just graduated from what kind of school?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Art school.
(c) Law school.
(d) High school.

3. During the summer after Willem's brother's death, Willem works at what type of establishment?
(a) A camp for disabled children.
(b) The campus library.
(c) A coffee shop.
(d) A bakery.

4. In what city do the novel's characters attend college?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Seattle.
(d) New York City.

5. What nationality is JB?
(a) Jamaican.
(b) Haitian.
(c) French-Canadian.
(d) Prussian.

Short Answer Questions

1. In hopes of progressing in his career, JB gets a job as a receptionist at what kind of establishment?

2. For what reason are the lease applicants turned down in the opening scene?

3. At what type of location had Hemming spent his days throughout his life?

4. Before any guests arrive to Jude and Willem's party, what action does Jude take?

5. Which of Willem's family members dies first?

(see the answer key)

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