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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 country does David suggest he and Giovanni move to?

2. While David is in Europe, what does his father want from him?

3. What tragedy has Giovanni recently endured?

4. What body part of Hella's intimidates David?

5. David considers Giovanni weak for doing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking news does David hear regarding Guillaume?

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

3. What does Giovanni say will happen to him, if he and David are separated and why?

4. Why is the life in the south of France less than idyllic for David and Hella?

5. Who do Hella and David run into at a bookstore?

6. What does David believe about the murder?

7. What does Giovanni's room make David think of?

8. Why is Giovanni home when David returns from his tryst with Sue?

9. Why does David contemplate suicide?

10. Why did David dislike it when Giovanni called him an American?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

From the beginning, Jacques serves as a catalyst for the relationship with Giovanni. Instead of being grateful, David continues to treat Jacques terribly. Examine the relationship between Jacques and David.

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