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

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

3. What does David crash into while driving drunk?

4. After his sexual experience with Joey, what is David worried about?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What embarrasses David during his conversation with Giovanni?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze one of the following relationships, citing examples from the text.

1) Giovanni and Guillaume.

2) Giovanni and David.

3) David and Hella.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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