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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 David feel after his conversation with Giovanni?

2. Why is David evicted from his apartment?

3. What does Jacques believe might happen to David?

4. Where does Giovanni spend time apart from David?

5. How does David feel about being stuck with Giovanni after the bar closes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When David tells Hella he loves her, what about the statement rings false?

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

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

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

6. What lie does David regret telling Giovanni?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay to support or refute the following statement, citing examples from the text: Giovanni believes men are more valuable than women.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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