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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 26, Frederic states his belief that:
(a) The war will continue for another year.
(b) The war will not be over until someone surrenders.
(c) The Austrians are a strong opponent.
(d) The United States will join in the war.

2. While on a walk with Catherine, Frederic purchases:
(a) a bottle of wine
(b) theatre tickets
(c) a gun
(d) a train ticket

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

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

5. The continuous discussions of love in the book so far seems to indicate that:
(a) Catherine and Frederic will share a great love.
(b) Love benefits everyone.
(c) Love is a part of life.
(d) Love hurts everyone in the end.

6. Why is Catherine angry with Frederic in Chapter 6?
(a) He tried to kiss her.
(b) He visited her too often and Catherine got in trouble with the head nurse.
(c) She discovered he had visited a brothel.
(d) He did not send a note telling her he would be away.

7. This statement describes Frederic's outlook on Italian life:
(a) He abhors Italian social customs.
(b) He is fond of the Italians' nightlife.
(c) He feels he is too timid to enjoy the Italian lifestyle.
(d) He feels the Italian lifestyle is frivolous.

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

9. 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

10. This character seemingly deals with the horror of war by joking and laughter.
(a) Rinaldi
(b) the major
(c) the priest
(d) Frederic Henry

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

12. When Catherine and Frederic first enter the hotel, Catherine feels:
(a) excited
(b) nervous
(c) upset
(d) tired

13. This statement best describes Rinaldi's reaction to Frederic spending time with Catherine.
(a) He is distraught because he wanted to marry Catherine.
(b) He is bitter at first, but then feels it is not worth fighting over.
(c) He is bitter and is angry with Henry.
(d) He is relieved because he wanted to stop seeing Catherine anyway.

14. Frederic's opinion of his treatment when he first arrives at the Milan hospital is:
(a) positive
(b) indifferent
(c) disappointing
(d) negative

15. Frederic receives a note stating that he is to. . .
(a) be reassigned.
(b) take a three-week leave.
(c) return to the front immediately.
(d) return home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Frederic do until the spring?

3. In Chapter 16, Catherine is fearful of:

4. The tension is Chapter 23 is caused by:

5. The priest wishes to be back home in:

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