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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the car, what is odd about the behavior of the two soldiers that joined Frederic's group?
(a) They turn around and walk away.
(b) They start speaking in Austrian.
(c) They are constantly fighting with one another.
(d) They are fidgeting a lot.

3. Count Greffi provides Frederic with this advice about growing older.
(a) People do not grow wiser, they grow more careful
(b) People gain wisdom through great care
(c) People grow more wary as they grow wiser
(d) People care about growing wise

4. At the beginning of Chapter 41, Catherine refers to her labor pains as:
(a) tranquil
(b) effortless
(c) good ones
(d) unbearable

5. Which statement best describes Frederics feelings about spending time away from Catherine?
(a) He feels their connection is waning.
(b) His life is empty when he is not with her.
(c) He enjoys time as a couple, but appreciates alone time.
(d) He is starting to feel the pressure of their relationship.

6. Frederic proves his high level of intellect and common sense in Chapter 30 when:
(a) He teaches the men about ambulance machinery.
(b) He lectures the men on the war.
(c) He knows the bridge would be safe for a single man to cross.
(d) He correctly reads the map to get to Udine.

7. Hemingway's journalist writing style changes slightly in Chapter 32 to be more:
(a) curt
(b) expressive
(c) humorous
(d) immature

8. To get to Switzerland, Frederic and Catherine have to:
(a) ride two days to the border
(b) row all night
(c) drive 40 miles on the highway
(d) drift downriver for two days

9. Frederic borrows ____________ from his singer friend.
(a) a map
(b) a new uniform
(c) a set of civilian clothes
(d) a compass

10. By Chapter 40, Catherine is approximately:
(a) two months pregnant
(b) nine months pregnant
(c) six months pregnant
(d) four months pregnant

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

12. Frederic displays leadership in Chapter 28 by:
(a) taking his group off the main road for safety
(b) gaining more ground than the mass retreat
(c) successfully getting his group to Udine
(d) deciding to return to the battlefield

13. Catherine _________ Frederic's beard.
(a) ignores
(b) loathes
(c) laments
(d) likes

14. In Chapter 29, another obstacle that arises for the group is they. . .
(a) are discovered in the farmhouse.
(b) realize they are lost.
(c) are divided in opinion as to what to do next.
(d) get stuck in the mud.

15. Frederic and Catherine obtain ________ at the border town.
(a) food
(b) visas
(c) directions
(d) a car

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederic and Catherine's relationship continues to be:

2. Frederic and Catherine arrive in Switzerland feeling _____________.

3. Once on foot, where do the women head?

4. This symbol signifies Frederic's new beginning out of the army.

5. As they realize the severity of the situation, the couple decide to. . .

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