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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whose name do Jude and Sue decide to get his son christened with?

2. Why is Jude asked to leave his job at the church?

3. Why does Young Jude become irritated with Sue as they try to find somewhere to stay?

4. Who puts the trapped animal out of its misery (the night of Jude's aunt's funeral)?

5. Where does Arabella plan to seduce Jude after he and Sue have separated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mr. Phillotson accidentally goes to the room where Sue sleeps and begins to undress?

2. After their children die, where does Jude find Sue when it appears she has gone missing?

3. What does Arabella tell Mr. Phillotson when she and her friend Anny pick him up on the side of the road?

4. How does Mr. Phillotson react when Sue asks him if he would consider allowing her to leave the marriage and live with Jude?

5. Why does Sue try to keep Jude quiet as he gives a spontaneous speech to the crowd on Remembrance Day?

6. What advice about getting married does Arabella give Sue when Sue comes to the hotel to check on Arabella?

7. What does Sue come to believe is the reason for her childrens' deaths?

8. What causes Jude to think that it is time to leave Melchester?

9. When Sue and Arabella meet at the fair at Kennetbridge, what does Sue tell Arabella about her life with Jude over the past 3 years?

10. What happens that prompts Jude into remarrying Arabella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a well-reasoned argument paper discussing why "Jude the Obscure" should not, in fact, be considered a classic piece of literature. Make sure to use examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Write a well-reasoned argument paper addressing why Sue is so against marriage. Make sure to use evidence from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least three literary devices that Hardy uses to help the reader understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

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