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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. What type of sandwiches do Art and Cleveland have when Cleveland comes to Art's apartment?
2. About what topic does Phlox ask Art's father?
3. What has Cleveland had too much of to steel his courage?
4. Which religion does Arthur mock and consequently offend his mother?
5. What does Cleveland stand on to reach the bedroom window of the house?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the symbolism of the cicadas for Art's life?
2. Explain the pull between Art and Cleveland.
3. What is the irony revealed when Arthur's mother comes to the apartment with mended clothes?
4. How does Cleveland blackmail Art?
5. How is Art both disgusted yet attracted to the experience of being with Cleveland when he makes collection calls?
6. What is Art feeling during the time he has an affair with Arthur in the weather woman's apartment?
7. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?
8. What is the nature of the note Phlox sends to Art via Cleveland?
9. Describe the scenario in which Cleveland robs the house?
10. Why is Art uncomfortable knowing that the other gangsters know who he is?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The role of parental influence is a strong one on most of the men. Cite three examples noting the role of the family in general. Then cite three examples that showcase how the men feel their parents impacted them negatively.
Essay Topic 2
The search for love seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is this longing for love? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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