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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Third, At Melchester: Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jude's first impression of Sue from afar?
(a) That she is not friendly or nice.
(b) That she is very smart but poorly mannered.
(c) That she is mean, cruel, and deceitful.
(d) That she is beautiful, pious, and kind.

2. Why does Jude get in trouble with the police while driving his aunt's delivery cart?
(a) Because he isn't paying attention.
(b) Because they know he is stealing money.
(c) Because they know he is delivering messages in secret.
(d) This is a trick question; he doesn't get into trouble.

3. Where does Sue leave a note for Jude before they officially meet each other?
(a) In his lunchbox.
(b) At his office.
(c) At his home.
(d) With his aunt.

4. Where does Sue end up moving shortly after meeting Jude?
(a) Lumsdon.
(b) Lumsborough.
(c) London.
(d) Lumsox.

5. What job does Mr. Phillotson have when he is first introduced into the text?
(a) Butcher.
(b) Schoolmaster.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious location does Jude go to to see Sue before he actually talks to her?

2. Where does Jude arrange to meet Sue for the first time?

3. When is Jude going to school when the novel first begins?

4. When was "Jude the Obscure" first published?

5. Why does Jude decide he ultimately wants to go to Christminster?

(see the answer key)

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