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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Fourth, At Shaston: Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jude's first job when he is younger?
(a) To simply stay out of trouble.
(b) To shine shoes.
(c) To scare away the birds from a farmer's field.
(d) To beg for food and money.

2. What does Jude do during his first day in Chrisminster?
(a) Get drunk.
(b) Look at the churches and colleges in the city.
(c) Get arrested for being a vagrant.
(d) Find a job and a place to live; he is very responsible.

3. How does Sue eventually leave her school in Melchester?
(a) She quits in a big scene.
(b) Mr. Phillotson comes to pick her up.
(c) She escapes.
(d) She graduates with the highest GPA in her class.

4. How is Arabella described when she is first introduced in the novel?
(a) As incredibly smart but shy.
(b) As young and pretty.
(c) As very kind but not very smart.
(d) As ugly and mean.

5. What does Mr. Phillotson hope he can do with Sue in Shaston?
(a) Start a business together.
(b) Open a foster care home together.
(c) Travel together.
(d) Teach together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Jude and Arabella first share a beer together?

2. How does Jude react to the letter from Sue informing him that she and Mr. Phillotson are to marry in a few weeks?

3. Where does Jude tell Sue about his previous marriage?

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

5. What animal gets caught in a trap the night after Jude's aunt's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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