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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These adjectives best describe the atmosphere between Catherine and Frederic.
(a) tense and awkward
(b) tense and humorous
(c) light and humorous
(d) tense and melancholy

2. At the close of Chapter 14, it is clear that Frederic's true feelings for Catherine:
(a) have strengthened
(b) have stayed the same
(c) still remain bottled up
(d) have withered away

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

4. At the medical facility, Frederic is diagnosed with many superficial wounds, as well as significant wounds to his:
(a) left knee and foot
(b) right knee and foot
(c) right shoulder
(d) head

5. Before Frederic leaves for the battlefield, Catherine insists that:
(a) He marry her.
(b) He promises to write to her.
(c) He not say goodbye to her.
(d) He forget about her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which statement best describes the relationship between Frederic and Rinaldi in Chapter 10?

3. The tension is Chapter 23 is caused by:

4. Frederic and the priest agree that:

5. Which of the following statements best describes the change in Rinaldi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how fantasy is used to postpone reality in Chapter 23.

2. Compare and contrast Frederic and Catherine's access to alone time with that of an average young adult couple today.

3. What do we learn about Frederic's attitude toward love in Chapter 11?

4. Would you agree or disagree with the following statement:Catherine Barkley is a self-assured and independent woman. Why or why not?

5. What does the reference to "Baby Catherine" suggest?

6. Describe Frederic's attitude toward his own mortality.

7. How does each couple react to the other's news in Chapter 22?

8. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

9. Describe Ettore.

10. Discuss Hemingway's use of irony in the scene between Frederic and the barber.

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