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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Art's father?
(a) Jim Bechstein.
(b) Jerry Buchwald.
(c) Joe Bellingham.
(d) Joe Bechstein.

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Riri's home?
(a) Exotic.
(b) Extravagant.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Ornate.

3. What is Art's father's profession?
(a) Chef.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Gangster.
(d) Banker.

4. How can Art's father's perspective of Art be described?
(a) Proud.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Dismissive.

5. Why must Art keep Happy locked in the basement?
(a) She is being punished.
(b) She has a virus.
(c) She is recovering from surgery.
(d) She is in heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Arthur invite Art to go?

2. What does Jane privately ask Art about Cleveland?

3. Who does Arthur meet and leave the bar with?

4. Who is Art's former girlfriend?

5. How did Cleveland's mother die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Happy?

3. Describe the environment at the bookstore.

4. Why does Art agree to have a beer with Arthur?

5. Why is Phlox's fanciful personality so appealing to Art?

6. Describe this period of "dilated time" in Art's life.

7. What does Cleveland do to get back at Jane's parents?

8. Why is Art's life filled with secrets?

9. Why are Cleveland's antics a source of possible problems for Art?

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

(see the answer keys)

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