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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. Who plans to be a witness to Sue and Jude's wedding before Sue gets cold feet?

2. Where does Jude play for Sue the song that impressed him so much on the piano?

3. Where are Sue and Jude living when they learn their divorces have gone through?

4. How many children do Jude and Sue add to their family during the time they spend traveling?

5. Why do Jude and Arabella take a train to Aldbrickham?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do Sue and Jude take a trip to London before they decide to sell their furniture and become more mobile?

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

5. 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?

6. What does Arabella confess to Jude when they unexpectedly meet each other in a tavern after she has returned from Australia?

7. What does Jude come to think about Sue's happiness in her marriage to Mr. Phillotson during their talk on the train to visit their sick aunt?

8. Why is Mr. Phillotson distracted with anticipation about Sue during her time in Melchester?

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

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

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 discussing who is the most unhappy character in "Jude the Obscure."

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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