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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statement best describes the change seen in the priest in Chapter 26?
(a) He is wavering in his faith.
(b) He is getting more and more upset with the tormenting.
(c) He has given up on the troops.
(d) He seems to be more sure of himself.

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

3. 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 does not have the resources to declare war.
(c) The United States will declare war.
(d) The United States will remain neutral.

4. This character provides the tips on the horse races:
(a) Mr. Myers
(b) Mrs. Myers
(c) Helen Ferguson
(d) Crowell Rodgers

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

6. The tension is Chapter 23 is caused by:
(a) the couple being afraid of being seen at the hotel
(b) the couple's wish to meet each other's families
(c) Catherine's reassignment to another hospital
(d) the reality that Frederic is leaving for battle and may not return

7. The situation at the race track exemplifies that Catherine and Frederic:
(a) want to spend time with their friends at the races
(b) do not want to be alone together
(c) are not often seen in public together
(d) are often seen in public together

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

9. It is likely that Frederic is abusing alcohol so far in this novel to:
(a) have more fun while in the hospital
(b) numb the pain of his injuries
(c) numb the effects of the war
(d) be more interesting to Catherine

10. The first horse on which Catherine and Frederic bet:
(a) wins
(b) loses
(c) is disqualified
(d) ties

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

12. Frederic is informed that an attack will take place:
(a) the following morning
(b) in two days
(c) the following night
(d) next week

13. At the start of Chapter 9, Frederic leaves his men to:
(a) write to Catherine
(b) drive the ambulance
(c) find food
(d) receive new orders

14. One evening while Catherine is on night duty, the couple:
(a) spend the night together
(b) read romantic books to one another
(c) profess their love to one another
(d) sneak out for an easy walk

15. Why is Catherine angry with Frederic in Chapter 6?
(a) He did not send a note telling her he would be away.
(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 tried to kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederic is keeping this object hidden beneath his bed:

2. In Chapter 22, Frederic comes down with ________.

3. Afraid of being discovered, Frederic and Catherine make a pact to:

4. Why does the barber threaten Frederic?

5. What rank does Frederic Henry hold?

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