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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. A change in Catherine's behavior in Chapter 40 is that. . .
(a) she stays in bed more.
(b) she exercises more.
(c) she complains more.
(d) she eats more.

2. These are two obstacles Frederic faces while in the river.
(a) strong current and heavy boots
(b) heavy equipment and fatigue
(c) icy water and heavy boots
(d) icy water and aching muscles

3. Frederic and Catherine's reunion is_______ for the couple.
(a) bittersweet
(b) joyful
(c) disheartening
(d) confusing

4. To get to Switzerland, Frederic and Catherine have to:
(a) drive 40 miles on the highway
(b) row all night
(c) ride two days to the border
(d) drift downriver for two days

5. By Chapter 40, Catherine is approximately:
(a) nine months pregnant
(b) two months pregnant
(c) six months pregnant
(d) four months pregnant

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shoots the already wounded soldier with the purpose to kill him?

2. Catherine is concerned that the new baby will:

3. After being arrested, Frederic lies to the police and tells them. . .

4. When Frederic emerges from the river, he. . .

5. Frederic's actions toward his jacket in Chapter 31 signify. . .

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the relationship between Catherine and Frederic matured?

2. What challenges are posed to Frederic and Catherine in Chapter 36?

3. Describe Frederic's reaction to the birth of his son.

4. What do you think Frederic would say in a letter to Catherine if he were to write one at this point? What might he describe?

5. Describe the reunion between Frederic and Catherine.

6. What is the significance of Frederic's actions when he emerges from the river?

7. What major decision does Frederic resolve in his mind on his train trip to Milan? Is he sure of his decision?

8. What is the significance of the couple feeling hurried by the end of the pregnancy?

9. How does the porter know that Frederic and Catherine are not just going out for a normal walk? What evidence supports his inference?

10. Why do you think Catherine suggests that the baby will "come between them"?

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