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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. In retrospect, why does David believe he moved in with Giovanni?

2. Where does David go without Hella?

3. Why does David want to sleep with Sue?

4. Why is Hella returning to Paris?

5. At Giovanni's behest, who does David plan to ask for money?

Short Essay Questions

1. David suggests the garbage in the city goes to where?

2. What does David believe about the murder?

3. How does David learn the details of Giovanni's case?

4. In what ways is Giovanni's room isolated?

5. Why does David take on the role of housewife while Giovanni is at the bar?

6. What does David notice about the American men at American Express?

7. Where do Hella and David find a house together?

8. Why does Giovanni smash a cognac glass in Part Two: Chapter Three?

9. Why does David stare at the sailor on the street?

10. What does Guillaume attempt to do prior to firing Giovanni?

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

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 3

Throughout his childhood, David struggled to gain control over his masculinity.

1) When does David first begin to struggle with his masculinity?

2) What actions does he take in an effort to be more masculine?

3) Do these efforts pay off? Why or why not?

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