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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. What does Frederic do until the spring?

2. This character seemingly deals with the horror of war by joking and laughter.

3. Which character discovers the alcohol bottles stashed under Frederic's bed?

4. In Chapter 19, Frederic is spending his days ________________.

5. Afraid of being discovered, Frederic and Catherine make a pact to:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Catherine diverge from the "normal" young woman of the early twentieth century in Chapter 18?

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

3. Describe the setting. How would you characterize the writing style the author uses to illustrate the setting?

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

5. Describe Ettore.

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

7. 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.

8. Describe Frederic's attitude toward his own mortality.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of patriotism in this novel? Compare and contrast Frederic with the patriotic character, Gino, from Chapter 27. What are the views of each man? Discuss their difference of opinion to uncover the main point each believes about the war. In what ways does the novel critique the romantic rhetoric of war, honor, and patriotism?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In Chapter 32, Frederic decides he is done with the army. In this chapter, one can perceive Frederic as the protagonist and "war" as the antagonist. This was discussed during this lesson. Considering the end of the novel, is Frederic, our protagonist, the typical hero? Do you think he perceives himself as a hero? Why do you think Hemingway chose to portray his protagonist as having such a self-perception?

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