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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From Catherine's comments in Chapter 6, the reader can determine that she realizes that love is _______.
(a) a trial
(b) a game
(c) a blessing
(d) an inconvenience

2. Frederic is keeping this object hidden beneath his bed:
(a) painkillers
(b) a hankercheif from Catherine
(c) money
(d) alcohol

3. In Chapter 6, Frederic is a little fearful that Catherine is __________.
(a) crazy
(b) feeble
(c) in love with him
(d) controlling

4. Catherine is popular with the other nurses because she:
(a) empties all the bed pans
(b) handles all the complaints
(c) fills out all the paperwork
(d) works all the night shifts

5. Frederic's sweet reference to the baby in Chapter 24 seems to indicate:
(a) that Frederic is getting used to the idea of having a baby
(b) that Frederic will desert his post and stay with Catherine
(c) that Frederic is ready to marry Catherine
(d) that Frederic has selected a name for the baby

6. Before Frederic leaves for Milan, the men discuss whether the United States will declare war on Austria and Turkey. Frederic states:
(a) The United States does not care to be involved.
(b) The United States will remain neutral.
(c) The United States does not have the resources to declare war.
(d) The United States will declare war.

7. The majority of the doctors in Milan feel the plan for Frederic's leg surgery should:
(a) wait three to six weeks
(b) wait three to six months
(c) wait three to six days
(d) take place immediately

8. Before Frederic leaves for the battlefield, Catherine insists that:
(a) He promises to write to her.
(b) He not say goodbye to her.
(c) He forget about her.
(d) He marry her.

9. Why does the barber threaten Frederic?
(a) He dislikes Americans.
(b) He mistakenly believes Frederic is an Austrian officer.
(c) He is insane.
(d) Frederic refuses to pay him.

10. This character takes the more practical approach to marriage in Chapter 18.
(a) Rinaldi
(b) Catherine
(c) Helen
(d) Frederic

11. The priest tells Frederic that he is __________ that he has returned.
(a) surprised
(b) disappointed
(c) happy
(d) angry

12. Which adjective best describes the goodbye between Frederic and Catherine?
(a) touching
(b) hampered
(c) lengthly
(d) disappointing

13. Which statement describes Frederic's feelings when he realizes he can not see Catherine that evening?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He is sad and lonely.
(d) He does not care.

14. What is Catherine Barkley's profession?
(a) nurse
(b) Red Cross worker
(c) telephone operator
(d) secretary

15. In Chapter 19, Catherine says she is afraid of ________.
(a) the rain
(b) the war
(c) Frederic's friends
(d) getting fired

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frederic tell the priest he does to cope with the war?

2. The first horse on which Catherine and Frederic bet:

3. Rinaldi's aggression toward the priest in Chapter 25 is "excused" by the major because of this medical condition.

4. The major claims this is the religion of all thinking men:

5. The first person Frederic encounters back at the front is the:

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