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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. During Frederic's discussion with the priest regarding love, Frederic states that:
(a) does not understand love
(b) always comits fully to love
(c) falls in love easily
(d) he does not love much

2. In Chapter 16, Catherine is fearful of:
(a) being sent away for lack of work
(b) the horrible wounds she encounters as a nurse
(c) her secret with Frederic being found out
(d) Frederic's dangerous surgery

3. Frederic is informed that this person has also been reassigned to Milan:
(a) Catherine
(b) Rinaldi
(c) the priest
(d) Helen

4. The first person Frederic encounters back at the front is the:
(a) corporal
(b) major
(c) private
(d) sergeant

5. Rinaldi's aggression toward the priest in Chapter 25 is "excused" by the major because of this medical condition.
(a) herpes
(b) gonorrhea
(c) chlamydia
(d) syphillis

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What endearing term does Frederic use to refer to the baby?

3. The head nurse, the superintendent, for the hospital is:

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

5. When Frederic is drunk, Rinaldi brings him _______________ to chew on in order to help sober him up.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

3. 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?

4. Describe the couple's goodbye at the station.

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

6. 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.

7. Describe the setting. How would you characterize the writing style the author uses to illustrate the setting?

8. Describe the friendship between Frederic and Rinaldi.

9. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

10. Describe Ettore.

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