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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. What does Cleveland steal from the house?

3. For whom is Cleveland working?

4. What has Cleveland had too much of to steel his courage?

5. Why does Arthur's mother stop by the apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?

3. Explain the pull between Art and Cleveland.

4. What does Cleveland ultimately want from his friendship with Art?

5. Why does Art have such a hard time choosing between Phlox and Arthur?

6. Who helps Art to free himself of the bonds related to his father?

7. What is a recurring motif in the story?

8. How does Phlox meet Art's father?

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

10. What is Cleveland's demeanor at the beginning of Chapter 22?

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 hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of Cleveland's character in the book? Why did the author choose to insert him into the story? Do you think Art and the other characters are better off or not for Cleveland's presence in the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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