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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. What secret does David share with Giovanni?
(a) He is dating a woman.
(b) He belongs in debtor's prison.
(c) He drinks too much.
(d) He does not like red meat.

2. What do Guillaume and Jacques do when men are present?
(a) Check them out.
(b) Flirt with women.
(c) Tell loud jokes.
(d) Show-off.

3. Why is there traffic after the bar closes?
(a) It is rush hour.
(b) There is an accident.
(c) Construction.
(d) There is a farmer's market.

4. What unusual patrons are at the bar David patronizes after being evicted?
(a) FBI agents.
(b) Married women.
(c) Flamboyant transvestites.
(d) Single women.

5. What happens to David as a result of his car accident?
(a) He has to spend time in jail.
(b) He has an ugly scar on his face.
(c) He is paralyzed for six months.
(d) He is knocked unconscious.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Jacques, David pretends the conversation was what?

2. What does Giovanni respect about women?

3. Looking back, why does David think he chose to move to Europe?

4. Once David begins the affair with Giovanni, how does he feel?

5. What event removes Joey from David's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. When David and Joey are swimming together, what is David's first hint that Joey may be attracted to him as well?

2. What lie does David regret telling Giovanni?

3. The first night they meet, where does David go with Giovanni?

4. How does Giovanni die?

5. What details does David remember about his Aunt Ellen's appearance?

6. What is the state of David's relationship with Hella when he meets Giovanni?

7. After David's first encounter with Giovanni, why does he attempt to dismiss its importance?

8. Why is Jacques concerned about Guillaume's love life?

9. Why is David reluctant to reveal his attraction to Giovanni?

10. What did David want from his relationship with his father?

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