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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. To Jacques, David pretends the conversation was what?

2. How many times did David tell Hella he loved her?

3. Where is Hella when David meets Giovanni?

4. After dating Giovanni, what does David think about the situation with Hella?

5. What happens to David's attraction to Hella, after the conversation with Giovanni?

Short Essay Questions

1. What embarrasses David during his conversation with Giovanni?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does the cab ride seem to take forever, once the bar is closed and David is with Giovanni?

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

8. What does Giovanni say in an attempt to sabotage the relationship with Hella?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a certain isolation that takes place when Giovanni and David begin seeing each other.

1) How do the two men interact with others after they become involved?

2) How does Giovanni's room contribute to this isolation?

3) How do the men feel about this isolation?

Essay Topic 2

In Giovanni's Room, dishonesty affects the lives of many people. Analyze how one of the following characters is affected by secrets.

1) Giovanni.

2) Hella.

3) David.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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