1. When Frederic emerges from the river, he. . .
(a) immediately thinks of Catherine.
(b) cuts the stars off of his jacket.
(c) runs to a nearby village.
(d) sleeps for two hours.

2. The man who sees Frederic depart the train:
(a) offers Frederic a job
(b) offers to help Frederic obtain leave papers
(c) tells Frederic he has seen Catherine
(d) threatens to turn Frederic in

3. The fact that one man from Frederic's group gave himself up to the Germans as a prisoner or war tells Frederic that. . .
(a) the man was tired of the war.
(b) the man was too scared to continue.
(c) the man lost faith in Frederic as a leader.
(d) the man is weak.

4. Frederic and the priest agree that:
(a) Praying is not helpful anymore.
(b) People have become, in a way, more gentle.
(c) The men are becoming more aggressive.
(d) The war will continue for many years.

5. Frederic's actions toward his jacket in Chapter 31 signify. . .
(a) he is done with the army.
(b) he wants to protect himself.
(c) he is ashamed of his officer status.
(d) he is slowly going crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederic's motives for joining the war are not clear in this novel. By Chapter 35, Frederic makes this statement about joining the Italian war effort.

2. During the retreat, Frederic's group picks up. . .

3. What is odd about Frederic and Catherine's discussion in the hotel?

4. What negative action does Rinaldi repeat in Chapter 25?

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

(see the answer key)

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