A Farewell to Arms Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 144 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Farewell to Arms Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 144 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first person Frederic encounters back at the front is the:

2. At the medical facility, Frederic is diagnosed with many superficial wounds, as well as significant wounds to his:

3. Frederic and the priest agree that:

4. The majority of the doctors in Milan feel the plan for Frederic's leg surgery should:

5. Catherine is popular with the other nurses because she:

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence is given that Catherine is approaching their relationship tentatively at this time?

2. Describe the couple's goodbye at the station.

3. How is friendship portrayed in the novel so far?

4. What do we learn about Frederic's attitude toward love in Chapter 11?

5. Would you agree or disagree with the following statement:Catherine Barkley is a self-assured and independent woman. Why or why not?

6. What is the significance of the Saint Anthony medal Catherine gives to Frederic?

7. Compare and contrast Frederic and Catherine's access to alone time with that of an average young adult couple today.

8. Discuss how fantasy is used to postpone reality in Chapter 23.

9. Describe Catherine Barkley.

10. How has the mood changed when Frederic returns to his camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this novel, Frederic and Catherine oscillate in their feelings toward one another, especially earlier in the novel.

1- What did the "games" the couple played early in the novel suggest about their relationship?

2- What was the significance of the discussion Frederic had with the priest regarding love?

3 - At what point do you think Frederic really knew he loved Catherine? At what point do you think Catherine knew she loved Frederic?

Essay Topic 2

Reflect on and evaluate the title of the book. Discuss the title, its meaning, and how it relates to the story. Is it ironic? Is it symbolic? Why do you think Hemingway chose this title?

Essay Topic 3

Catherine and Frederic are both influential characters in this book. Which character do you feel was more influential and why? Did this character experience more or less change than the other? Discuss the influence this character had on the other, as well as the story.

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