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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. Which of the following is NOT a recent problem at the bookstore?
(a) A fire.
(b) Vandals.
(c) Leaking pipes.
(d) Employee absences.

2. Where do Art and Phlox make love when they meet again?
(a) In the library.
(b) In Cleveland's shanty.
(c) In the weather woman's apartment.
(d) In Phlox's apartment.

3. What pet name does Art call Phlox?
(a) Marshmallow creme.
(b) Foxy Phloxy.
(c) Angel in disguise.
(d) Evil love nurse.

4. Who wins Art's coin toss that helps him make a decision?
(a) Cleveland.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Phlox.
(d) Abdullah.

5. Who tells Art about the four people living in a house in the rundown neighborhood?
(a) Riri.
(b) Feldman.
(c) Fenton.
(d) Abdullah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of car does Abdullah drive?

3. Where does Art wait for Cleveland for their meeting?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Cleveland at the beginning of Chapter 22?

5. What does Art do after he and Arthur make love on the step?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?

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

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

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

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

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

8. When do Art and Arthur first have sex?

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

10. What seems to be Art's routine of how he spends his days and nights this summer?

(see the answer keys)

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