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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. Where does the landlady ask David to leave his apartment key?

2. When does David meet Giovanni?

3. David believes the root of his homosexuality started when?

4. Where does David get the money to live on his own?

5. How does Ellen treat her brother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. After sleeping with Joey, what does David resolve regarding his sexual orientation?

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

5. Why does David want to continue dating Hella, even though he is in love with Giovanni?

6. What does Jacques think of Giovanni, upon first meeting him?

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

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

9. Why does David move in with Giovanni?

10. When David became injured from driving drunk, how did his father react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Paris serves as a vibrant backdrop in the story. Write an essay describing the city of Paris and how it adds to the story.

Essay Topic 3

From the beginning, Jacques serves as a catalyst for the relationship with Giovanni. Instead of being grateful, David continues to treat Jacques terribly. Examine the relationship between Jacques and David.

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