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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 does Art think he is trying so hard to settle into heterosexuality?
(a) He wants a wife and family.
(b) He is caving into his father's values.
(c) He thinks heterosexuals have easier lives.
(d) He has religious conflicts with it.

2. Which of the following is NOT a part of Art's daily routine?
(a) Spending nights with Phlox.
(b) Working at the bookstore.
(c) Coffee at Starbucks.
(d) Spending time with Cleveland, Arthur and Jane.

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

4. What does Cleveland think of himself as now?
(a) A jewel thief.
(b) A thug.
(c) A hero.
(d) A killer.

5. A stranger tells Art a symbolic story of how women have hearts like _____________.
(a) Mobsters.
(b) Policemen.
(c) Divas.
(d) Nuns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT contained in Phlox's note to Art?

2. What kind of car does Abdullah drive?

3. At what type of restaurant do Art and Phlox meet Art's father?

4. What does Cleveland stand on to reach the bedroom window of the house?

5. What has Cleveland named his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Art end up alienating both Phlox and Arthur?

2. What does Cleveland ultimately want from his friendship with Art?

3. Who helps Art to free himself of the bonds related to his father?

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

5. How does Cleveland blackmail Art?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the scenario in which Cleveland robs the house?

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