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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The porter knows Catherine and Frederic are not just taking a walk. Which of the following reasons does not convince the porter of this fact?
(a) It is the middle of the night.
(b) It is raining.
(c) They have no umbrella.
(d) They are taking their luggage with them.

2. Frederic states that this commodity cannot win a war, but can certainly lose one.
(a) food
(b) ammunition
(c) passion
(d) weapons

3. Before heading for Catherine, Frederic visits:
(a) Helen Ferguson
(b) Edgar Saunders
(c) Ralph Simmons
(d) Mr. Myers

4. Frederic and the Count engage in a meaningful discussion about:
(a) life and death
(b) love and life lessons
(c) the war and newspapers
(d) books and death

5. Catherine and Frederic decide to move to Lausanne because. . .
(a) this city has nicer hotels.
(b) the scenery is nicer.
(c) this city has a hospital.
(d) Catherine's family is vacationing there.

6. As a fugitive, Frederic decides. . .
(a) not to take any chances with anyone.
(b) to turn himself in.
(c) to remain in Milan.
(d) openly trust his closest friends.

7. Catherine is fearful that Frederic now views her as:
(a) dull
(b) a burden
(c) fat
(d) obnixious

8. Catherine is concerned that the new baby will:
(a) be unhealthy
(b) be underweight
(c) force them to be married
(d) come between them

9. This symbol signifies Frederic's new beginning out of the army.
(a) a bright sky
(b) a fresh new field
(c) the water
(d) a locket from Catherine

10. What positive symbol emerges again in Chapter 28?
(a) sunshine
(b) a train
(c) rain
(d) a rainbow

11. In Chapter 28, it is evident Frederic misses Catherine because:
(a) He tries to get back to her.
(b) He has a dream about her.
(c) He cries over her.
(d) He writes her many letters.

12. What is one of the biggest obstacles slowing the men during the massive retreat to Udine?
(a) lack of food
(b) volume of people
(c) enemy attacks
(d) high morale of the troops

13. Frederic's situation in the train proves that in times of war, it helps a soldier to:
(a) write often to family members
(b) talk to friends about his missed loved ones
(c) be detached or uninvolved regarding loved ones
(d) be connected closely to family

14. During the retreat, Frederic's group picks up. . .
(a) two soldiers and two women.
(b) two prisoners and two women.
(c) four townspeople.
(d) two married couples.

15. Once on foot, where do the women head?
(a) with Frederic's group
(b) to the highway
(c) back to the farmhouse
(d) to bury the dead soldier

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shoots the already wounded soldier with the purpose to kill him?

2. Frederic can not fully escape the war because. . .

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

4. Which statement best describes the attitude Frederic took when he first fired at the fleeing sergeants?

5. Which statement best describes Frederics feelings about spending time away from Catherine?

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