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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. Which singing artist are Art and Phlox planning on seeing?

2. Who has been Cleveland's mobster teacher?

3. What kind of car does Abdullah drive?

4. For whom is Cleveland working?

5. At what type of restaurant do Art and Phlox meet Art's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Cleveland die in Chapter 22?

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

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

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

7. What is the irony revealed when Arthur's mother comes to the apartment with mended clothes?

8. What is the nature of the note Phlox sends to Art via Cleveland?

9. When do Art and Arthur first have sex?

10. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the taboo of homosexuality in the 1980s. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during the 1980s to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?

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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