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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. Why does Giovanni refuse to pick up mail with David?

2. What does Giovanni plead as his motive?

3. What affliction does David begin to suffer from, once Giovanni is in prison?

4. Right after sleeping with Giovanni, who tries to pick up on David?

5. Giovanni claims all Americans are what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Even though David promises to move to another country with Giovanni, he secretly believes he will still do what?

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

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

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

7. Where do Hella and David find a house together?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Giovanni is jealous of the relationship David shares with Hella. Write an essay discussing the various tactics Giovanni uses in an attempt to encourage David to end the relationship.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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