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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Art respond when Cleveland tells Art he likes him?

2. With what subconscious fear does Art live?

3. What does Phlox wear when she cooks breakfast?

4. Who does the motorcycle rider reveal himself to be?

5. What was Art's major in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Cleveland's antics a source of possible problems for Art?

2. What two landmarks does Art mention as places he visits often?

3. Where is Art working for the summer?

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

5. What does Cleveland do to get back at Jane's parents?

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

7. How does the author show Phlox's opinion of Arthur's sexuality?

8. Who is Happy?

9. How does the author indicate that Art may have had an emotional breakdown at one point?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing for the character of Cleveland and his effect on Art's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Phlox. What are her physical characteristics? What motivates her? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Phlox?

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