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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Arabella first get Jude's attention?
(a) She grabs him and starts dancing at a festival.
(b) She throws pig entrails on him.
(c) She whistles at him.
(d) She brings him water in the fields.

2. During their first outing together, what comment does Arabella make about the beer?
(a) That it's the first beer she's ever had.
(b) That it is the best she's ever had.
(c) That it has been altered.
(d) That it is delicious.

3. Why is Jude forced to live with his aunt?
(a) Because he is orphaned.
(b) Because he ran away.
(c) Because his parents couldn't afford him anymore.
(d) Because he likes her better.

4. What does Jude discover is fake about Arabella on their first night of marriage?
(a) Her eye.
(b) Her name.
(c) Her braid.
(d) Her age.

5. What in particular appeals to Jude about Christminster?
(a) There are a lot of pretty girls there.
(b) There are many universities there.
(c) He just wants to go there to start his life over.
(d) It is supposed to be architecturally beautiful.

6. Where do Jude and his aunt live when he is young?
(a) They drift from place to place.
(b) In the backhouse of someone's farm.
(c) In the bakery.
(d) In the church basement.

7. How does Sue respond when Jude asks if there is any romance between her and Mr. Phillotson?
(a) She starts to deny it, feels bad, and then comes clean.
(b) She doesn't really give a clear answer.
(c) She admits that it's true.
(d) She denies it.

8. What kind of business does Jude's aunt run?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A bakery.
(c) A library.
(d) A pub.

9. How does Sue let Jude know that she knows he loves her?
(a) Through a messenger.
(b) In a phone call.
(c) In a letter.
(d) In person.

10. What is Sue's last name?
(a) Addams.
(b) Bighamton.
(c) Bridehead.
(d) Addinson.

11. Where does the novel first take place when it begins?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Marygreen.
(d) Christminster.

12. What is the name of the barn that has the roof Jude climbs as a youngster?
(a) Red House.
(b) Brown House.
(c) Hen House.
(d) Barn House.

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

14. How does Jude learn about the stone-master he approaches in Christminster?
(a) From his aunt.
(b) From an ad in the paper.
(c) From his previous employer.
(d) From a radio ad.

15. Where does Jude pick up Arabella on their first real outing?
(a) At her boarding school.
(b) At her father's house.
(c) At the nunnery.
(d) They meet in the town square.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Arabella described when she is first introduced in the novel?

2. What is Jude's full name?

3. Which word best describes how Jude feels toward Sue during the first days he observes her?

4. How long does it take for Jude to solidify a job?

5. How long after his marriage to Arabella does Jude finally arrive in Christminster?

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