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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. At the beginning of Chapter 41, Catherine refers to her labor pains as:
(a) tranquil
(b) good ones
(c) unbearable
(d) effortless

2. Frederic's actions toward his jacket in Chapter 31 signify. . .
(a) he wants to protect himself.
(b) he is done with the army.
(c) he is ashamed of his officer status.
(d) he is slowly going crazy.

3. When Frederic finally finds Catherine, Helen's immediate reaction can be described as:
(a) ecstatic
(b) supportive
(c) shy
(d) bitter

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

5. Hemingway's journalist writing style changes slightly in Chapter 32 to be more:
(a) humorous
(b) curt
(c) expressive
(d) immature

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederic and the Count engage in a meaningful discussion about:

2. Catherine's plan to help Frederic during their night journey is to:

3. Count Greffi provides Frederic with this advice about growing older.

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

5. Before heading for Catherine, Frederic visits:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Catherine and Frederic circumvent the border patrol?

5. Describe the difference between life in the Swiss chalet and the life the couple led before coming to Switzerland.

6. Discuss the change in Hemingway's writing style, and what does this change denote?

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

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

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

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

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