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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. Which statement best describes the change seen in the priest in Chapter 26?
(a) He has given up on the troops.
(b) He is getting more and more upset with the tormenting.
(c) He seems to be more sure of himself.
(d) He is wavering in his faith.

2. The men in the army predict the upcoming year of the war to be _________ for the Italians.
(a) about the same
(b) worse
(c) over
(d) improved

3. In Chapter 6, Frederic is a little fearful that Catherine is __________.
(a) feeble
(b) controlling
(c) crazy
(d) in love with him

4. In Chapter 5, Frederic performs this task as part of his duty:
(a) stock the ambulance with medical supplies
(b) rotate the ambulance tires
(c) inspect the trenches
(d) distribute ammunition to infantrymen

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederic is keeping this object hidden beneath his bed:

2. Frederic receives a note stating that he is to. . .

3. What is Catherine Barkley's profession?

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

5. Before Frederic leaves for Milan, the men discuss whether the United States will declare war on Austria and Turkey. Frederic states:

Short Essay Questions

1. War takes an emotional toll on the characters. Select one of the following characters and discuss how s/he copes with the stress of war: Frederic, Catherine, Rinaldi, the men in Frederic's unit, the priest, the major.

2. How might Frederic's viewpoint toward the war change after his injury?

3. Describe the friendship between Frederic and Rinaldi.

4. How has the mood changed when Frederic returns to his camp?

5. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

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

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

8. 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.

9. How is friendship portrayed in the novel so far?

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

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