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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 does Art realize when he and Arthur go swimming?

2. Who finds Art and Arthur in bed together?

3. What is Arthur's mother's job?

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

5. What pet name does Art call Phlox?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a recurring motif in the story?

2. How does Phlox meet Art's father?

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

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

5. How does Cleveland die in Chapter 22?

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

7. Explain the pull between Art and Cleveland.

8. How does the author insinuate that Art's mother's death was somehow mob related?

9. How does Cleveland blackmail Art?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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