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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. David compares the house he lives in with Hella to what?

2. What did Giovanni steal from Guillaume's pockets, after murdering him?

3. Where does David go without Hella?

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

5. What bothers David about the interaction with Sue?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Hella worried about, upon seeing David?

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

4. Why does the newspaper sensationalize Guillaume's murder?

5. Who can David relate to in line at American Express and why?

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

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

8. Why does Giovanni make fun of the idea of David "hurting his feelings"?

9. Why does David contemplate suicide?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Write an essay to support or refute the following statement, citing examples from the text: Giovanni believes men are more valuable than women.

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