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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After being arrested, Frederic lies to the police and tells them. . .
(a) they are lost.
(b) they visiting Switzerland for winter sport.
(c) they are on their honeymoon.
(d) they are siblings studying abroad.

3. Catherine's awareness of the severity of the situation is apparent when she comments how life _______________ if she were not pregnant:
(a) would be less adventerous
(b) would be simpler
(c) would be perfect
(d) would be less confusing

4. What is the cargo of the car in which Frederic has stowed away?
(a) tires
(b) food
(c) guns
(d) medical supplies

5. Life continues ____________ for Frederic and Catherine through the winter.
(a) tranquilly
(b) anxiously
(c) tensly
(d) uncomfortably

6. Frederic finally finds a ___________ on which to travel.
(a) horse
(b) bicylce
(c) train
(d) convoy

7. In actuality, Aymo is killed by:
(a) his own hand
(b) soldiers in the German bicycle unit
(c) the surviving soldier of the two men they had picked up
(d) the rear guard of the retreat

8. Frederic's motives for joining the war are not clear in this novel. By Chapter 35, Frederic makes this statement about joining the Italian war effort.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

9. How does Frederic feel about patriotism?
(a) worried
(b) indifferent
(c) angry
(d) embarrased

10. While on the train, Frederic encounters. . .
(a) scornful looks from other soldiers.
(b) an old man as his seat companion.
(c) welcoming handshakes for serving the country.
(d) a friend of Catherine's.

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

12. After the attack, the men are ordered to:
(a) retreat
(b) attack
(c) surrender
(d) hold their position

13. When he realizes he is in trouble, Frederic:
(a) pleads for mercy
(b) admits his guilt
(c) write a final letter to Catherine
(d) makes a run for the river

14. Which statement best describes the attitude Frederic took when he first fired at the fleeing sergeants?
(a) ashamed
(b) regretful
(c) frantic
(d) unremorseful

15. Catherine's thoughts on marriage are that. . .
(a) she will not get married while she is pregnant.
(b) she does not believe in marriage.
(c) she does not love Frederic enough to marry him.
(d) she wants to get married before the baby comes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is excellent at billiards and asks Frederic to play a game?

2. When Frederic finally finds Catherine, Helen's immediate reaction can be described as:

3. To get to Switzerland, Frederic and Catherine have to:

4. Frederic takes a train to ______________ to find Catherine.

5. Frederic and Catherine arrive in Switzerland feeling _____________.

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