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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. Frederic and Catherine pass the summer by:

2. In Chapter 6, Frederic is a little fearful that Catherine is __________.

3. Rinaldi's aggression toward the priest in Chapter 25 is "excused" by the major because of this medical condition.

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

5. The tension is Chapter 23 is caused by:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ettore.

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

3. How has Frederic's attitude toward the war's resolution changed?

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

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

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

7. Describe the differences in Rinaldi.

8. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

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

10. What does the reference to "Baby Catherine" suggest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel is set in a foreign country. This setting exposes us to another culture, giving us some knowledge of how other people live.

1 - What differences in lifestyle, values and relationships does Hemingway portray between Italians and Americans?

2 - Do you think these differences are a fair account of all Italians? Do you think these differences still exist today?

3 - How might an Italian describe an American during this time?

Essay Topic 2

Hemingway utilizes many literary devices in his written works. Select one of the following literary devices and discuss its use in this novel. Be sure to cite examples, as well as include your thoughts as to how it enhanced and affected the book, in your discussion.

- Foreshadowing

- Symbolism (water, army gear, Saint Anthony medal)

- Irony

- Mood

Essay Topic 3

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?

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