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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. Why does Jude decide to remarry Arabella?

2. What are Young Jude's final words to Sue?

3. Why do Jude and Sue sell their furniture?

4. Why is little Jude teased at school?

5. Why is it so difficult for Sue and Jude to find lodging on Remembrance Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does Arabella go see Mr. Phillotson after the death of Sue and Jude's children?

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

4. After talking to Arabella, what excuse does Sue have for not wanting to get married at that time?

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

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

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

8. What happens that prompts Jude into remarrying Arabella?

9. Why does Sue get cold feet about marrying Jude when they are at the clerk's office with Widow Edlin as their witness?

10. What happens when Arabella finds that Jude has died?

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

Analyze and discuss at least five aspects of "Jude the Obscure" that you think have made it such a classic piece of literature.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why Hardy chooses to have no strong example of a loving, healthy marriage for any of the characters in "Jude the Obscure."

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