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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. Why do Art and Cleveland go to the poor neighborhood?
(a) To take a woman to the doctor.
(b) To deliver food.
(c) To collect on a debt.
(d) To evict a family.

2. What does one of the women in the house say about Cleveland?
(a) He can take her out anytime.
(b) He is nicer than the last guy.
(c) He needs to get a real job.
(d) He gets uglier every week.

3. When does Phlox tell Art to call her?
(a) After he gets off work.
(b) Never.
(c) Years from now.
(d) This afternoon.

4. What does Cleveland put the jewelry in before leaving the house?
(a) Paper sack.
(b) Pillowcase.
(c) Doll.
(d) Briefcase.

5. Which of the following is NOT a recent problem at the bookstore?
(a) A fire.
(b) Employee absences.
(c) Vandals.
(d) Leaking pipes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical condition has Arthur recently overcome?

2. Cleveland takes Art to a poor neighborhood along the _______________ River.

3. What game do Art and Phlox play when Art returns from his short vacation?

4. Which of the following is NOT a part of Art's daily routine?

5. Who finds Art and Arthur in bed together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cleveland die in Chapter 22?

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

3. How does the author insinuate that Art's mother's death was somehow mob related?

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

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

6. How is Art both disgusted yet attracted to the experience of being with Cleveland when he makes collection calls?

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

8. What is Cleveland's demeanor at the beginning of Chapter 22?

9. What is the nature of the note Phlox sends to Art via Cleveland?

10. Explain how Art's lack of real friendship in his life has driven him to behave the way he does with Cleveland, Phlox and Arthur.

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