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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. While David is in Europe, what concerns David's father about their relationship?

2. What does David's father avoid asking David, regarding his personal relationships?

3. In retrospect, why does David believe he moved in with Giovanni?

4. When David pictures Giovanni's in jail, what brings him to tears?

5. Why is Hella returning to Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. David suggests the garbage in the city goes to where?

2. What is Hella worried about, upon seeing David?

3. Why is Giovanni home when David returns from his tryst with Sue?

4. In what ways is Giovanni's room isolated?

5. How does Hella learn that David is a homosexual?

6. What does David believe about the murder?

7. Why is the life in the south of France less than idyllic for David and Hella?

8. Why did David dislike it when Giovanni called him an American?

9. Why does the newspaper sensationalize Guillaume's murder?

10. Why does David complain about Giovanni's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David chooses to live in Europe, after a brief stint in the army.

1) Where does David choose to live?

2) Describe the environment?

3) What aspects of this environment suit his personality?

Essay Topic 2

As David lost his mother at an early age, his upbringing was less traditional than others. Describe David's family life as a child.

1) How does the loss of his mother affect him?

2) Who raises him?

3) What is his relationship with his father?

Essay Topic 3

When Hella returns, she becomes suspicious of the relationship between David and Giovanni.

1) When does Hella first meet Giovanni?

2) Why is she suspicious of the relationship?

3) What confirms her suspicions?

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