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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's awareness of the severity of the situation is apparent when she comments how life _______________ if she were not pregnant:
(a) would be simpler
(b) would be less adventerous
(c) would be less confusing
(d) would be perfect

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

3. Frederic and Catherine obtain ________ at the border town.
(a) a car
(b) visas
(c) food
(d) directions

4. When Frederic emerges from the river, he. . .
(a) runs to a nearby village.
(b) cuts the stars off of his jacket.
(c) sleeps for two hours.
(d) immediately thinks of Catherine.

5. The fact that one man from Frederic's group gave himself up to the Germans as a prisoner or war tells Frederic that. . .
(a) the man was tired of the war.
(b) the man was too scared to continue.
(c) the man lost faith in Frederic as a leader.
(d) the man is weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederic and Catherine arrive in Switzerland feeling _____________.

2. The army boots dragging Frederic down in the river is ___________ of how the army is also dragging him down.

3. Frederic can not fully escape the war because. . .

4. When Frederic returns from lunch, Catherine assures him. . .

5. A change in Catherine's behavior in Chapter 40 is that. . .

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Helen Ferguson as a character.

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

6. How does Hemingway slowly exhibit increasing betrayal between Frederic and the Italian army?

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

8. 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?

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

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

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