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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. Once Jude decides to have his legs amputated, he schedules the surgery for just after which of Willem's birthdays?
(a) His 45th.
(b) His 38th.
(c) His 40th.
(d) His 50th.

2. In what direction did Jude travel when he left the group home?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) North.

3. Which character besides Jude is worried that if Willem comes out publicly, he will hurt his career?
(a) Kit.
(b) Richard.
(c) JB.
(d) Harold.

4. Jude receives what medical device or devices after his legs are amputated?
(a) Prosthetic legs.
(b) A colostomy bag.
(c) Dialysis nodules.
(d) A wheelchair.

5. Starring in what kind of movie brings Willem his first taste of fame?
(a) Action.
(b) Drama.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Documentary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jude leaned up against what object in order to get some sleep in a truck stop parking lot after leaving the group home?

2. After Brother Luke's suicide, Jude was sent to a group home in what state?

3. Which character assures Willem that Willem's acting is contributing to the world?

4. Who nastily mimics Jude's walk, shocking everyone in attendance?

5. After Jude agrees to be in a relationship with Willem, he gives Willem what warning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. At what aspect of Jude's presence in the courtroom does Harold marvel and why?

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

6. Harold reveals that he had first learned about Jude's rituals of self-harm in what manner?

7. How is foreshadowing used within Harold's discussion of Jude's skills as a lawyer?

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

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

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

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