2. One evening while Catherine is on night duty, the couple:
(a) read romantic books to one another
(b) profess their love to one another
(c) sneak out for an easy walk
(d) spend the night together

3. Frederic feels ______ may be worse than defeat.
(a) imprisonment
(b) surrender
(c) victory
(d) death

4. Catherine is popular with the other nurses because she:
(a) empties all the bed pans
(b) handles all the complaints
(c) fills out all the paperwork
(d) works all the night shifts

5. The priest tells Frederic that he is __________ that he has returned.
(a) disappointed
(b) surprised
(c) happy
(d) angry

Short Answer Questions

1. This character informs Frederic that Catherine can not come down to see him when he tries to visit her at the hospital.

2. This epidemic killed 7,000 soldiers over the past winter.

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

4. In the hotel, Catherine and Frederic:

5. In Chapter 26, Frederic states his belief that:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the friendship between Frederic and Rinaldi.

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

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. How does Catherine diverge from the "normal" young woman of the early twentieth century in Chapter 18?

7. How has Frederic's attitude toward the war's resolution changed?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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