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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. What has Art just completed?

2. Where does Art's father live?

3. What does Mrs. Bellwether say has happened to Jane?

4. What does Phlox wear when she cooks breakfast?

5. To what state will Jane and her family be traveling tomorrow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Teddy's mother do when she discovers what the boys have done to Happy?

2. Who is Happy?

3. How does the author show Phlox's opinion of Arthur's sexuality?

4. How does Art get to meet Cleveland?

5. Where is Art working for the summer?

6. What two landmarks does Art mention as places he visits often?

7. Why is Art so critical of Phlox's French major?

8. Why does Art agree to have a beer with Arthur?

9. What fantasy does Art employ when he is about to make love to Phlox for the first time?

10. What does Cleveland do to get back at Jane's parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of parental influence is a strong one on most of the men. Cite three examples noting the role of the family in general. Then cite three examples that showcase how the men feel their parents impacted them negatively.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of gay men in the 1980s. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century gay men do not have?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Art. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Art?

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