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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 he arrives in Stresa, Frederic asks the hotel bartender. . .

2. In actuality, Aymo is killed by:

3. Which character is excellent at billiards and asks Frederic to play a game?

4. At the abandoned farmhouse, the group. . .

5. In Chapter 38, Frederic and Catherine. . .

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the discussion between Frederic and the bartender regarding news of the war.

2. Although seemingly content in his new life, what issue remains troubling to Frederic in Chapter 38?

3. Discuss the continued symbolism of water for both Frederic and Catherine.

4. What is the significance of Frederic's actions when he emerges from the river?

5. What challenges are posed to Frederic and Catherine in Chapter 36?

6. Why do you think Catherine suggests that the baby will "come between them"?

7. Describe the reunion between Frederic and Catherine.

8. Is Frederic's goodbye to Catherine "fitting" considering his love for her? Why or why not?

9. What do we learn from Frederic's dream involving Catherine?

10. Contrast Gino's attitude toward patriotism with Frederic's attitude.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Frederic's attitude toward his own mortality in this novel? Does his attitude change, and if so, how significant is this change? What does the subject of death contribute to this story? Why is it important to acknowledge one's own mortality?

Essay Topic 2

To what degree do Frederic's decisions affect the course of this story? Consider the following decisions (this list is not exclusive nor in order of occurrence) Frederic made and discuss how (and if) they affected the story. You can use some or all of these or include your own examples.

- Frederic engaged in a drinking game when he was to meet Catherine

- Frederic dove into the river amidst gunfire

- Frederic wrote home for money

- Frederic shot the sergeant

- Frederic chose to see Catherine again after first meeting her

- Frederic pushed to have his leg surgery immediately

What does your discussion of the above choices tell us about the influence a character can have on a story?

Essay Topic 3

This novel is set in a foreign country. This setting exposes us to another culture, giving us some knowledge of how other people live.

1 - What differences in lifestyle, values and relationships does Hemingway portray between Italians and Americans?

2 - Do you think these differences are a fair account of all Italians? Do you think these differences still exist today?

3 - How might an Italian describe an American during this time?

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