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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. Why does David move out of Giovanni's apartment?

2. Who is Madame Clothilde?

3. Where are David and Giovanni stuck together, due to traffic?

4. Who does David spend most of his time with once he moves in with Giovanni?

5. As David gets to know Giovanni, what begins to happen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What embarrasses David during his conversation with Giovanni?

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

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

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

7. David decides that he will do what, when Hella returns?

8. What advice does Jacques give to David, regarding Giovanni?

9. Why is David ashamed to be seen with Jacques and 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

When Giovanni and David meet, David is hesitant to get involved but his hesitance is short-lived. Examine the series of events that leads up to David's acceptance of his attraction to Giovanni.

Essay Topic 2

David has a confusing relationship with Hella. Although he believes he feels love for her, he knows the relationship has no future. Analyze the various obstacles David and Hella would have to overcome in order to share an intimate, loving relationship.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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