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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. While in the hospital in Milan, Frederic and Catherine's relationship is secretly able to grow due to:

2. In Chapter 5, Frederic performs this task as part of his duty:

3. Rinaldi has been keeping what item as a reminder of his friend, Frederic?

4. From Catherine's comments in Chapter 6, the reader can determine that she realizes that love is _______.

5. This is Frederic Henry's occupation:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the differences in Rinaldi.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

8. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

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

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

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

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

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?

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