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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. What does Sue think about the encounter with David?

3. What country does David suggest he and Giovanni move to?

4. What violent outburst comes from Giovanni, after he gets fired.

5. Where does David run into Giovanni, while with Hella?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. When Hella arrives, what does David do to Giovanni?

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

8. Why does David contemplate suicide?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

As David lost his mother at an early age, his upbringing was less traditional than others. Describe David's family life as a child.

1) How does the loss of his mother affect him?

2) Who raises him?

3) What is his relationship with his father?

Essay Topic 3

David chooses to live in Europe, after a brief stint in the army.

1) Where does David choose to live?

2) Describe the environment?

3) What aspects of this environment suit his personality?

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