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

2. Frederic's opinion of his treatment when he first arrives at the Milan hospital is:

3. When Catherine and Frederic first enter the hotel, Catherine feels:

4. Frederic receives a note stating that he is to. . .

5. This is a trait of Frederic's friend, Rinaldi:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. The priest describes the men as "gentler." Discuss the changes he has seen in the soldiers.

3. When attempting to describe their feelings for one another, the couple states they are playing "games." Describe the games and offer a suggestion as to why each character acts in this manner.

4. Describe Ettore.

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

6. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

7. Describe Catherine Barkley.

8. Why do you think Frederic is so eager to return to the battlefield when additional time in the hospital gives him additional time with Catherine?

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

10. Up to this point in the novel, what patterns have emerged with regard to Frederic and alcohol?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Water is a reoccurring symbol in this novel. It appears as lakes, rivers, and rain.

1 - Summarize the places in the story where Hemingway utilizes water as a symbol.

2- What does this symbol seem to stand for when looking at the novel as a whole? How is this different from how Catherine's mentioning of rain in the beginning of the novel?

3 - How does the use of this symbol intensify the plot and the writing?

Essay Topic 3

The question of why Frederic has joined the army is never directly answered in this novel. Why do you think Frederic joined the Italian army? Be sure to consider knowledge of his character, events, and other information you find relevant for your discussion.

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