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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. With whom does Art have sex after his emotional encounter with his father?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Phlox.
(d) Jane.

2. What does Cleveland stand on to reach the bedroom window of the house?
(a) Deck.
(b) Tree branch.
(c) Ladder.
(d) Books.

3. Whose motorcycle helmet does Art wear?
(a) Cleveland's sister's.
(b) Cleveland's.
(c) Cleveland's brother's.
(d) Art's.

4. Who wins Art's coin toss that helps him make a decision?
(a) Phlox.
(b) Abdullah.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Arthur.

5. What kind of car does Abdullah drive?
(a) Volvo.
(b) Fiat.
(c) BMW.
(d) Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Cleveland's appearance?

2. Who has been Cleveland's mobster teacher?

3. For whom is Arthur housesitting?

4. Joe Beckstein has told __________ to make sure that Cleveland gets caught while robbing the house.

5. Who is Arthur talking to on the phone when he pretends to be Art?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Art feeling during the time he has an affair with Arthur in the weather woman's apartment?

3. How does Cleveland blackmail Art?

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

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

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

7. Why is Art uncomfortable knowing that the other gangsters know who he is?

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

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

10. What seems to be Art's routine of how he spends his days and nights this summer?

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