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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in the hospital in Milan, Frederic and Catherine's relationship is secretly able to grow due to:
(a) the pressure of war
(b) Catherine's tending to Frederic
(c) Frederic's quick recovery
(d) their friends

2. Catherine gives Frederic ______________ before he leaves on his new orders.
(a) her Saint Anthony necklace
(b) a picture of herself
(c) her lace hankerchief
(d) a silver locket

3. The priest wishes to be back home in:
(a) Abruzzi
(b) Rome
(c) Milan
(d) America

4. Afraid of being discovered, Frederic and Catherine make a pact to:
(a) desert the army together when Frederic is recovered
(b) get married in a month
(c) vacation in the mountains
(d) say they were married before Frederic came to the hospital

5. In Chapter 22, Frederic comes down with ________.
(a) small pox
(b) pnuemonia
(c) measles
(d) jaundice

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, Catherine says she is afraid of ________.

2. Frederic sends out a porter to:

3. What is Catherine Barkley's profession?

4. Catherine is popular with the other nurses because she:

5. On the train, Frederic ends up sleeping:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting. How would you characterize the writing style the author uses to illustrate the setting?

2. How has the mood changed when Frederic returns to his camp?

3. Describe the couple's goodbye at the station.

4. Expand upon Question #13. Have your opinions on Frederic's relationship with alcohol been changed, confirmed and/or altered? What is ironic about Frederic's interaction with alcohol in Chapter 22?

5. How might Frederic's viewpoint toward the war change after his injury?

6. What is the significance of the Saint Anthony medal Catherine gives to Frederic?

7. How do you think Frederic feels about the news of Catherine being relocated?

8. Describe the friendship between Frederic and Rinaldi.

9. Describe Ettore.

10. Up to this point in the novel, what patterns have emerged with regard to Frederic and alcohol?

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