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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. Which of the following is NOT true about the Bellwethers?
(a) They arrive home early.
(b) They are furious about the state of their house.
(c) They wanted to have Happy bred anyway.
(d) They are furious about Happy's being bred.

2. How can Art's father's perspective of Art be described?
(a) Proud.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Dismissive.

3. Which of the following is a name Phlox has also been called?
(a) Miri.
(b) Mau-Mau.
(c) Mookie.
(d) Muu-Muu.

4. Who wants to call the Bellwethers to tell them what happened to Happy?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Teddy's mother.
(c) Jane.
(d) Riri.

5. What draws Art to Cleveland?
(a) His apartment.
(b) His big screen TV.
(c) His extreme ways to have fun.
(d) His motorcycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Arthur invite to visit him while he is housesitting?

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

3. What religious affiliation does Art have?

4. Who does Arthur meet and leave the bar with?

5. What does Art tell the bookstore employees?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Art meet Arthur?

2. Why does Art search for his picture of Godzilla's egg before leaving his apartment for the day?

3. What are some of the phases that Phlox goes through in her life?

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

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

6. What happens when Jane unexpectedly shows up at the summer house?

7. What information does Art Bechstein, the protagonist, provide at the beginning of THE MYSTERIES OF PITTSBURGH?

8. What is the first intimate interlude between Art and Arthur?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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