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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 receives a note stating that he is to. . .

2. Catherine reveals to Frederic in Chapter 21 that she is. . .

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

4. This character informs Frederic that Catherine can not come down to see him when he tries to visit her at the hospital.

5. On the train, Frederic ends up sleeping:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

5. Describe Ettore.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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