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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. How does Elio know Oliver's religion?

2. In Part 2, who does Oliver say is said to have drowned near B.?

3. In Part 1, who does Elio decide he may have to tell about his obsession with Oliver?

4. In Part 2, on page 85, what does Elio say that many characters say in novels?

5. What is the owner of the bartabaccheria mopping his floor with in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1, what are meals like at Elio's house?

2. Why does Elio have fear in Part 1?

3. In Part 2, after Oliver and Elio go to town together for the second time since he came, what happens at lunch?

4. What does Oliver say that Anchise did for him in Part 2?

5. In Part 1, why do Elio's parents take in summer guests and what do the guests do in return?

6. How is the time that Elio spends with Marzia a substitute for spending time with Oliver on page 117?

7. Why is Elio in agony in Part 2 when Oliver returns and says that Milani mixed up his pages and has to retype everything?

8. How do the summer guests keep in touch after their summer is over?

9. In Part 2, when Elio is the spot where he likes to read, what does he say about being wise?

10. Where do Elio and Oliver spend their days in Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elio and his father have a very frank conversation after Elio returns from Rome. How would you describe the relationship that they two have? How is their relationship built upon trust and respect?

Essay Topic 2

Elio enjoys being at the bookstore and being with the people he meets there. What does Elio experience that night? How would you describe the camaraderie that Elio experiences and how it affects him?

Essay Topic 3

Elio has feelings for Oliver, but finds it difficult to communicate with him. How do Elio’s emotions affect his ability to communicate? How do his emotions get in the way of what he wants to share with Oliver?

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