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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. Where does Art stop before going to work?

2. In what city does the story take place?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Art's concerns about the French literature Phlox will have to read?

4. What does Phlox wear when she cooks breakfast?

5. Who is Art's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use foreshadowing when talking about Art's interest in Arthur's homosexuality?

2. How does Art feel about Cleveland's meeting his father?

3. What happens when Jane unexpectedly shows up at the summer house?

4. How does Art meet Phlox?

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

6. How does Art get to meet Cleveland?

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

8. How do the precipice and the cloud factory symbolize Art's fantasies for his new life?

9. Why does Art search for his picture of Godzilla's egg before leaving his apartment for the day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the book and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Art, Arthur and Phlox. Be sure to incorporate personal, political and cultural impacts on the characters' lives.

Essay Topic 2

Even though Phlox and Arthur both vie for Art's affections, Art is not sure which one to choose. What do Phlox and Arthur represent for Art and why does he think he needs both of them in order to be happy? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Arthur. What are his physical characteristics? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Arthur?

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