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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 object do David and Giovanni seem to threaten one another with?

2. After David and Giovanni share their first sexual encounter, why does David stay?

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

4. Why is Hella returning to Paris?

5. What is Guillaume wearing when he fires Giovanni?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What shocking news does David hear regarding Guillaume?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Giovanni's Room, dishonesty affects the lives of many people. Analyze how one of the following characters is affected by secrets.

1) Giovanni.

2) Hella.

3) David.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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