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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. What endearing term does Frederic use to refer to the baby?
(a) Baby Henry
(b) Mini Catherine
(c) Baby Catherine
(d) Little Catherine

2. The head nurse, the superintendent, for the hospital is:
(a) Mrs. Walker
(b) Miss Van Campen
(c) Miss Ferguson
(d) Miss Barkley

3. Frederic sends out a porter to:
(a) send a note to Catherine
(b) save him a seat on a train
(c) change his train ticket
(d) purchase a gun for him

4. The priest wishes to be back home in:
(a) Milan
(b) Rome
(c) Abruzzi
(d) America

5. Which adjective best describes the goodbye between Frederic and Catherine?
(a) disappointing
(b) hampered
(c) lengthly
(d) touching

Short Answer Questions

1. During Frederic's discussion with the priest regarding love, Frederic states that:

2. In Chapter 19, Catherine says she is afraid of ________.

3. This soldier dies after the blast in the dugout:

4. Frederic is informed that this person has also been reassigned to Milan:

5. The tension is Chapter 23 is caused by:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the Saint Anthony medal Catherine gives to Frederic?

2. What evidence is given that Catherine is approaching their relationship tentatively at this time?

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

4. How do you think Frederic feels about the news of Catherine being relocated?

5. Up to this point in the novel, what patterns have emerged with regard to Frederic and alcohol?

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

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

8. Describe Catherine Barkley.

9. When attempting to describe their feelings for one another, the couple states they are playing "games." Describe the games and offer a suggestion as to why each character acts in this manner.

10. The priest describes the men as "gentler." Discuss the changes he has seen in the soldiers.

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