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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. At the start of Chapter 9, Frederic leaves his men to:

2. When Frederic is drunk, Rinaldi brings him _______________ to chew on in order to help sober him up.

3. It is likely that Frederic is abusing alcohol so far in this novel to:

4. The priest tells Frederic that he is __________ that he has returned.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

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

3. How is friendship portrayed in the novel so far?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Discuss Hemingway's use of irony in the scene between Frederic and the barber.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you were in Frederic's group during the retreat to Udine, would you have maintained confidence in him as a leader? Why or why not? Would your confidence have been affected by his actions toward the fleeing sergeants? What would that have told you about his character and/or leadership abilities?

Essay Topic 2

When devising a plot, an author has four available types of conflict: man vs. man; man vs. nature; man vs. society; and man vs. himself.

1 - Which of these conflicts applies to the plot of this novel and the conflict Frederic faces? Does more than one apply? Discuss.

2 - How does conflict strengthen the framework of a story?

Essay Topic 3

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

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