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

2. What type of food does Art eat for lunch with Arthur?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Mexican.
(c) Burgers and fries.
(d) Italian.

3. What food does Phlox's roommate serve at her party?
(a) Pot roast and vegetables.
(b) Nachos.
(c) Vegetables and dip.
(d) Pizza.

4. At what type of restaurant do Art and Phlox meet Art's father?
(a) Steakhouse.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

5. What does Cleveland put the jewelry in before leaving the house?
(a) Pillowcase.
(b) Doll.
(c) Briefcase.
(d) Paper sack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which notorious gangster arrives at the restaurant and sits with Art and his father?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Cleveland's appearance?

3. Why does Phlox leave the restaurant early?

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Cleveland likes the collection activity?

5. What does Cleveland break while running toward some men he knows?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the pull between Art and Cleveland.

4. What is the symbolism of the cicadas for Art's life?

5. What is a recurring motif in the story?

6. What seems to be the source of Art's greatest emotional pain?

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

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

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

10. How does Art still struggle with his sexuality?

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