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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did Arthur feel fairly certain that he was gay?
(a) 18.
(b) 14.
(c) 11.
(d) 16.

2. Why did Mrs. Bellwether once beat the collie?
(a) For urinating on the new sofa.
(b) For making a mess in the basement.
(c) For tearing the screen door.
(d) For barking and waking her.

3. What are Art's feelings about Pittsburgh?
(a) He can take it or leave it.
(b) He despises it.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He can't wait to leave.

4. What is Art's father's profession?
(a) Chef.
(b) Gangster.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Banker.

5. Who owns the dogs with which Happy is mated?
(a) Teddy.
(b) Terry.
(c) Timmy.
(d) Tommy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the Bellwethers?

2. What game do Art and Phlox play at the bar?

3. How can Cleveland's father be described?

4. With what subconscious fear does Art live?

5. Why is Art critical of Phlox's college major?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the topic of homosexuality first come up in the story?

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

3. Why is Art's life filled with secrets?

4. Who is Happy?

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

6. How does the author indicate that Art may have had an emotional breakdown at one point?

7. How does the author use foreshadowing for the character of Cleveland and his effect on Art's life?

8. How does Art meet Arthur?

9. What is Art's perspective on his education and his upcoming summer?

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

(see the answer keys)

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