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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 do Art and Arthur NOT do in the weather woman's apartment?
(a) Have their laundry done.
(b) Paint the walls.
(c) Eat great food.
(d) Have sex.

2. At what type of restaurant do Art and Phlox meet Art's father?
(a) Italian.
(b) Chinese.
(c) French.
(d) Steakhouse.

3. Which notorious gangster arrives at the restaurant and sits with Art and his father?
(a) The Bull.
(b) Jimmy the Nose.
(c) Artie Two Times.
(d) Uncle Lenny.

4. What is Arthur's mother's job?
(a) She is a nurse.
(b) She is a waitress.
(c) She cleans homes.
(d) She is a teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Phlox tell Art to call her?

2. How does Art's father react when Art asks for a job for Cleveland?

3. What does Art do after he and Arthur make love on the step?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Cleveland at the beginning of Chapter 22?

5. What type of food does Art eat for lunch with Arthur?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Cleveland die in Chapter 22?

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

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

10. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?

(see the answer keys)

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