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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. This statement best describes Rinaldi's reaction to Frederic spending time with Catherine.

2. In Chapter 22, Frederic comes down with ________.

3. Frederic is informed that an attack will take place:

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. Describe Catherine Barkley.

2. How does each couple react to the other's news in Chapter 22?

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

4. How might Frederic's viewpoint toward the war change after his injury?

5. How do you think Frederic feels about the news of Catherine being relocated?

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

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

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

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

10. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select one of the following scenarios and discuss:

You are Catherine's friend, Helen, and she is just about to run away with Frederic. What advice would you have for Catherine? Would you want her to stay, or would you encourage her to be with the man she loves despite the danger?

You are Frederic's friend, Rinaldi, and Frederic has contacted you secretly after Catherine and the baby have died. What advice would you have for Frederic to help him cope with the death of his loved ones?

Essay Topic 2

How is pregnancy portrayed in a novel for this time period? How did Frederic take the news? Discuss the dark thoughts Frederic has with himself when he is told of the trouble with the pregnancy. Do you think these thoughts were fair? Do you think the couple was made to "pay the price" for their relationship? What does all of this suggest about the attitude toward unwed pregnancy for the time period and culture?

Essay Topic 3

Hemingway has a distinct writing style. First, describe Hemingway's writing style. Then consider the following:

1 - Why do you think Hemingway writes in such a manner, presenting the story from the perspective he does?;

2 - What other writing style does Hemingway employ? When does he use this style and why?;

3 - How can an author's choice of writing style affect the tone, mood, and intensity of a novel?

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