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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 Arthur's mother stop by the apartment?

2. What does Art realize when he and Arthur go swimming?

3. What can Phlox sense about Art when he arrives at her house?

4. What is NOT true about the thugs sitting nearby in the restaurant?

5. What drug do Art and Arthur do together?

Short Essay Questions

1. When do Art and Arthur first have sex?

2. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?

3. What is the symbolism of the cicadas for Art's life?

4. How does Cleveland die in Chapter 22?

5. When does Art realize what his true feelings are for Arthur?

6. What seems to be the source of Art's greatest emotional pain?

7. Why is Art uncomfortable knowing that the other gangsters know who he is?

8. What is Art feeling during the time he has an affair with Arthur in the weather woman's apartment?

9. What is the irony revealed when Arthur's mother comes to the apartment with mended clothes?

10. Why does Art have such a hard time choosing between Phlox and Arthur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of Phlox's role in Art's life. What does it signify? What role does she play for Art in the book? Why did the author choose Phlox as a sort of foil in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Phlox. What are her physical characteristics? What motivates her? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Phlox?

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