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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. How close in age are David and Hella?

2. What happens to David's attraction to Hella, after the conversation with Giovanni?

3. What is one of David's faults?

4. Who notices the interaction between Giovanni and David?

5. Why does David move out of Giovanni's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the cab ride seem to take forever, once the bar is closed and David is with Giovanni?

2. What judgment does Giovanni have for the country of France?

3. What details does David remember about his Aunt Ellen's appearance?

4. What did David want from his relationship with his father?

5. After sleeping with Joey, what does David resolve regarding his sexual orientation?

6. What lie does David regret telling Giovanni?

7. What does Giovanni admit, regarding his relationship with Guillaume?

8. Why is Jacques concerned about Guillaume's love life?

9. Why is David ashamed to be seen with Jacques and Guillaume?

10. What is Giovanni's opinion of the physical relationship he shared with Guillaume?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze one of the following relationships, citing examples from the text.

1) Giovanni and Guillaume.

2) Giovanni and David.

3) David and Hella.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a brief essay to support or refute the following statement, citing examples from the text: David primarily becomes involved with Giovanni because he does not want his youth to pass him by.

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