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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 does Giovanni plead as his motive?

2. Jacques suggests that he, Giovanni, David, and Hella do what?

3. When Giovanni is mad at David, what insult does he use to hurt him?

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

5. Why is Hella returning to Paris?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Hella question David about his relationship with Giovanni?

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

7. Why does David complain about Giovanni's room?

8. How does Hella learn that David is a homosexual?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paris serves as a vibrant backdrop in the story. Write an essay describing the city of Paris and how it adds to the story.

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

Giovanni is an enigmatic character who meets an unfortunate end. Write a brief essay analyzing how Giovanni helped change David.

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