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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 Ellen act when company is present?

2. What is immediately apparent, when David and Giovanni meet?

3. Who shares a running commentary about the potential relationship between David and Giovanni?

4. Hella is the only woman David really what?

5. Jacques believes Giullaume's love life to be what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Giovanni die?

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

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

5. What lie does David regret telling Giovanni?

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

7. Why is David ashamed to be seen with Jacques and Guillaume?

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

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

10. Now that David has begun a homosexual relationship, how does he feel about his decision?

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

Upon Hella's return, David attempts to forget his experience with Giovanni in favor of a relationship with her. Write an essay examining David's motivation to share a relationship with Hella.

Essay Topic 3

David chooses to live in Europe, after a brief stint in the army.

1) Where does David choose to live?

2) Describe the environment?

3) What aspects of this environment suit his personality?

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