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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 Willem develops romantic feelings for Jude, who tells him to make sure he wants to make a lifetime commitment to Jude?
(a) Sophie.
(b) JB.
(c) Andy.
(d) Harold.

2. What aspect of Jude's legs begins to be truly troublesome in Chapter 1 of Part III: Vanities?
(a) Shingles.
(b) Open sores.
(c) Varicose veins.
(d) A lack of circulation.

3. What part or parts of Jude's body are made up largely of scar tissue?
(a) His upper back.
(b) His chest.
(c) His arms.
(d) His legs.

4. Chapter 3 of Part III: Vanities is narrated from whose perspective?
(a) Malcolm's.
(b) JB's.
(c) Richard's.
(d) Sophie's.

5. Who is Kit?
(a) Willem's agent.
(b) Jude's doctor.
(c) Willem's lawyer.
(d) Harold's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jude again starts needing his wheelchair in Chapter 1 of Part III: Vanities, how many years has it been since he has needed to use a wheelchair?

2. Chapter 2 of Part III: Vanities begins on whose birthday?

3. How many months before Willem's scheduled return does Jude meet Caleb?

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

5. What action directly causes Jude to start cutting himself more often?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Jude liken Caleb to Brother Luke?

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

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

4. Who is Dr. Traylor?

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

6. What methods does Jude use in order to hide the signs that he is being abused?

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

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

9. What is ironic about the mistaken identity of the person Jude hallucinates is trying to hurt him?

10. How old is Jude the final time he walks completely unassisted?

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