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

2. While in the hospital in Milan, Frederic and Catherine's relationship is secretly able to grow due to:
(a) the pressure of war
(b) Frederic's quick recovery
(c) their friends
(d) Catherine's tending to Frederic

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

4. In Chapter 26, Frederic states his belief that:
(a) The United States will join in the war.
(b) The war will not be over until someone surrenders.
(c) The war will continue for another year.
(d) The Austrians are a strong opponent.

5. What does Frederic tell the priest he does to cope with the war?
(a) He drinks.
(b) He writes to Catherine.
(c) He does not think about it.
(d) He prays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of which of the following is the priest tired?

2. In Chapter 19, Frederic is spending his days ________________.

3. At the medical facility, Frederic is diagnosed with many superficial wounds, as well as significant wounds to his:

4. How does Rinaldi speak of Catherine when Frederic asks if Rinaldi has seen her?

5. In Chapter 6, Frederic is a little fearful that Catherine is __________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the differences in Rinaldi.

5. 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.

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

7. Why do you think Frederic is so eager to return to the battlefield when additional time in the hospital gives him additional time with Catherine?

8. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

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

10. Expand upon Question #13. Have your opinions on Frederic's relationship with alcohol been changed, confirmed and/or altered? What is ironic about Frederic's interaction with alcohol in Chapter 22?

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