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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. Which family members of Caleb's does he say had been ill and had not wanted to get better?
(a) His sisters.
(b) His brothers.
(c) His aunts.
(d) His parents.

2. What eventually happened to Dr. Traylor?
(a) He was arrested.
(b) He was murdered.
(c) He died of cancer.
(d) He committed suicide.

3. To what type of company event does Jude invite Willem at the end of Chapter V: The Happy Years?
(a) A Christmas party.
(b) A bake sale.
(c) A horseshoe tournament.
(d) A barbecue.

4. Chapter 2 of Part III: Vanities begins on whose birthday?
(a) Jude's.
(b) Malcolm's.
(c) JB's.
(d) Willem's.

5. What length of time does it take before Jude is willing to let Willem see his naked body?
(a) Months.
(b) Years.
(c) Days.
(d) Weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Jude when he ran away from the group home?

2. How many months before the opening of Chapter 1 of Part III: Vanities did Jude start having to use his wheelchair again?

3. Chapter 2 of Part III: Vanities reveals that Jude has made what career change?

4. In what month does Jude invite Willem to a company event held by Jude's law firm?

5. What kind of a vehicle runs a red light and smashes into Willem's car with Sophie and Malcolm inside?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major turning point in the novel occurs within Part V: The Happy Years, in relation to Jude and Willem?

2. For what reason does Jude's suicide attempt fail?

3. What is Willem's agent's reaction to his decision to stay in New York after Jude's suicide attempt?

4. What is the sole source of Willem's envy of Jude?

5. What objects solidify Jude and Willem's romantic relationship in the eyes of their friends?

6. Describe the calculating and patient nature of Brother Luke's move to make Jude a child prostitute.

7. How does the motif of dreams appear within Harold's characterization?

8. How does Harold find out that Caleb has been physically abusing Jude?

9. Characterize Willem's passion for acting.

10. Which voice does Jude usually ignore but decide to listen to in relation to Caleb?

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