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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. What does Jacques offer David, after meeting Giovanni?

2. What do David and Giovanni talk about, when they first meet?

3. What is the main difference between David and Jacques?

4. At the thought of Hella's return, how does David feel?

5. Who owns the bar David and Jacques attend after David is evicted?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Giovanni admit, regarding his relationship with Guillaume?

3. What lie does David regret telling Giovanni?

4. What embarrasses David during his conversation with Giovanni?

5. What is Giovanni's opinion of the physical relationship he shared with Guillaume?

6. In regards to Hella, what do David and Giovanni discuss prior to her return?

7. What does Giovanni think about the relationship with Hella?

8. Where is David's girlfriend when he meets Giovanni for the first time?

9. Why does David move in with Giovanni?

10. What judgment does Giovanni have for the country of France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Giovanni is sentenced to death, David is haunted by the notion. Write an essay examining the different ways David attempts to come to terms with Giovanni's sentence and why David metaphorically projects that sentence upon himself.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout his childhood, David struggled to gain control over his masculinity.

1) When does David first begin to struggle with his masculinity?

2) What actions does he take in an effort to be more masculine?

3) Do these efforts pay off? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

After moving to Paris, David is not opposed to having homosexual friends or visiting homosexual bars, yet he will not admit to his true sexual preference. Examine this dichotomy in David's behavior, citing examples from the text.

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