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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. In Chapter 29, another obstacle that arises for the group is they. . .
(a) are divided in opinion as to what to do next.
(b) are discovered in the farmhouse.
(c) get stuck in the mud.
(d) realize they are lost.

2. Frederic borrows ____________ from his singer friend.
(a) a map
(b) a compass
(c) a set of civilian clothes
(d) a new uniform

3. Catherine and Frederic describe the pregnancy as something that is:
(a) frightening them
(b) smothering their love
(c) hurrying them
(d) driving them apart

4. When the men arrive in Udine, the battle police. . .
(a) arrest and question them.
(b) insist they rest.
(c) seek medical treatment for their wounds.
(d) provide them with food and wine.

5. Frederic and Catherine arrive in Switzerland feeling _____________.
(a) triumphant
(b) devastated
(c) frightened
(d) melancholy

Short Answer Questions

1. The bartender offers his __________ to Frederic and Catherine for escape to Switzerland.

2. Frederic and Catherine obtain ________ at the border town.

3. When he arrives in Stresa, Frederic asks the hotel bartender. . .

4. At the end of Chapter 41, Catherine dies. . .

5. Life continues ____________ for Frederic and Catherine through the winter.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the continued symbolism of water for both Frederic and Catherine.

2. Do you think people secretly helping fugitives, like the man behind the counter in the cafe, were the exception or the norm at this time?

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

4. Although seemingly content in his new life, what issue remains troubling to Frederic in Chapter 38?

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

6. Does Frederic's killing of one of the soldiers make him more or less of a leader?

7. Why does the couple relocate to Lausanne?

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

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

10. Do you think Frederic's morale was affected by being ordered to retreat? Do you think the Italian soldiers' morale was affected? If yes, how so?

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