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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. When David pictures Giovanni's in jail, what brings him to tears?

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

3. David believes that newspapers exist for a purpose other than what?

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

5. Giovanni claims all Americans are what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Giovanni say will happen to him, if he and David are separated and why?

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

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

4. Why is Giovanni's situation so difficult when David leaves?

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

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

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

8. What shocking news does David hear regarding Guillaume?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Hella returns, she becomes suspicious of the relationship between David and Giovanni.

1) When does Hella first meet Giovanni?

2) Why is she suspicious of the relationship?

3) What confirms her suspicions?

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

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?

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