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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Quiz

Michael Chabon
This Study Guide consists of approximately 58 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh.

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Quiz

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1)

What does Art tell the bookstore employees? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

He got fired.
He got a raise.
He is quitting next week.
His kidnapping was a prank of Cleveland's.
2)

What does Art demand to know from Uncle Lenny? (from Chapter 23)

Why Uncle Lenny got into the mob life.
Who called the cops on Cleveland.
Who his real father is.
When Art can leave the hospital.
3)

Why is Art critical of Phlox's college major? (from Chapter 9)

Her only hope is being a low-earning French teacher.
There is not much use for an art historian.
Dutch translators have few career options.
Pittsburgh is not a great location for a Marine Biologist.
4)

What does Phlox think about Arthur's homosexuality? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

It doesn't matter to her.
It kind of bothers her.
It's something she never knew.
It is disgusting.
5)

What does Art think Phlox looks like when she emerges from the bathroom? (from Chapter 9)

A school teacher.
A movie star.
A World War II soldier's wife.
A hooker.
6)

Which of the following is NOT a part of Art's daily routine? (from Chapters 12 and 13)

Spending nights with Phlox.
Coffee at Starbucks.
Working at the bookstore.
Spending time with Cleveland, Arthur and Jane.
7)

Who is in Art's room as Art wakes up? (from Chapter 23)

Art's father.
Arthur.
Phlox.
Uncle Lenny.
8)

To what country do Art and Arthur go? (from Chapter 23)

Ireland.
Italy.
Spain.
France.
9)

What does Jane privately ask Art about Cleveland? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

If he is seeing any other girls.
If he loves her.
If he bought her a birthday gift.
If he is dealing drugs.
10)

Which of the following is NOT one of Art's concerns about the French literature Phlox will have to read? (from Chapter 9)

She will misread it and turn it into dark romance.
It will change how she views love.
He loves to hear her read French out loud.
It will have an alienating effect on her.
11)

What type of flowers does Art send to Phlox. (from Chapters 18 and 19)

Daisies.
Tulips.
Carnations.
Roses.
12)

What kind of car does Abdullah drive? (from Chapters 12 and 13)

Fiat.
Ford.
BMW.
Volvo.
13)

Which of the following does Art's father NOT say to him at dinner? (from Chapter 9)

He is worried about Art.
He is moving to Montana.
He can't believe Art likes working at a bookstore.
He is doubtful about Phlox.
14)

What is a looming question in Art's world? (from Chapters 20 and 21)

His sexuality.
His clothes.
His plans.
His finances.
15)

Which of the following does Phlox NOT tell Art? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

She is a starlet.
She is majoring in French.
She does not like gays.
She has never been in love.
16)

How does Art's father react when Art asks for a job for Cleveland? (from Chapters 16 and 17)

He is furious.
He throws them out.
He will think about it.
He says he doesn't have any openings.
17)

What does Arthur do while Art speaks to his father on the phone? (from Chapters 20 and 21)

Seduces Art.
Sleeps.
Watches TV.
Talks on his cell.
18)

Which of the following is NOT a reason Cleveland likes the collection activity? (from Chapters 14 and 15)

He thinks it is bad like him.
He thinks it is fascinating.
He feels bad for the people who can't pay.
He thinks it is fun.
19)

What does Cleveland put the jewelry in before leaving the house? (from Chapter 22)

Briefcase.
Doll.
Paper sack.
Pillowcase.
20)

What hotel do Art and Arthur check into? (from Chapter 23)

The Allegheny Inn.
The Duquesne.
Pittsburgh Towers.
The Hyatt.
21)

Why is Jane angry at Cleveland? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

Because he forgot her birthday.
Because he stood her up last night.
Because he never called when he promised to.
Because he let pit bulls mate with Happy.
22)

Whose motorcycle helmet does Art wear? (from Chapters 16 and 17)

Cleveland's sister's.
Art's.
Cleveland's brother's.
Cleveland's.
23)

What medical condition has Arthur recently overcome? (from Chapters 12 and 13)

Herpes.
Mono.
Scabies.
Influenza.
24)

With whom does Art have sex after his emotional encounter with his father? (from Chapters 16 and 17)

Jane.
Phlox.
Arthur.
Cleveland.
25)

What name does Phlox tell Art he can never call her? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

Mau-Mau.
Babydoll.
Pookie Bear.
Honey.
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