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

2. While under the tarps, Frederic imagines. . .
(a) playing with his child.
(b) Catherine lying next to him.
(c) escaping from Europe.
(d) buying a home with Catherine.

3. Catherine _________ Frederic's beard.
(a) laments
(b) likes
(c) loathes
(d) ignores

4. Catherine and Frederic spend the days:
(a) taking walks and dining
(b) tending to their home chores
(c) reading
(d) studying Swiss culture

5. This is the name of the ambulance driver Frederic relieves in Chapter 27.
(a) Gino
(b) Pasini
(c) Bainsizza
(d) Rinaldi

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the biggest obstacles slowing the men during the massive retreat to Udine?

2. Before heading for Catherine, Frederic visits:

3. These are two obstacles Frederic faces while in the river.

4. Frederic displays leadership in Chapter 28 by:

5. Frederic contacts his family for:

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the symbolism of water in the novel so far.

2. What advice does the Count give to Frederic about aging?

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

4. What do we learn from Frederic's dream involving Catherine?

5. 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?

6. Contrast Gino's attitude toward patriotism with Frederic's attitude.

7. Would you trust your friends or people who offer to help you if you were in Frederic's situation?

8. Summarize the discussion between Frederic and the bartender regarding news of the war.

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

10. Should Frederic's actions at the end of the retreat be described as honorable or as cowardly?

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