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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. Who tells Frederic that Catherine has left Milan?
(a) Helen Ferguson
(b) Frederic's former porter and his wife
(c) Miss Van Campen
(d) the man in the cafe

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

3. As a fugitive, Frederic decides. . .
(a) not to take any chances with anyone.
(b) openly trust his closest friends.
(c) to remain in Milan.
(d) to turn himself in.

4. As Catherine's labor progresses and worsens, Catherine is described as:
(a) staying strong
(b) yelling at Frederic
(c) going to pieces
(d) being very alert

5. These two men finally reach Udine:
(a) Frederic and Aymo
(b) Frederic and Piani
(c) Bonello and Piani
(d) Frederic and Bonello

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, it is evident Frederic misses Catherine because:

2. Catherine's thoughts on marriage are that. . .

3. Which character is excellent at billiards and asks Frederic to play a game?

4. When back with the main retreat, Frederic mentions he is:

5. Catherine is fearful that Frederic now views her as:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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