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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 proves his high level of intellect and common sense in Chapter 30 when:

2. Frederic's motives for joining the war are not clear in this novel. By Chapter 35, Frederic makes this statement about joining the Italian war effort.

3. When he arrives in Stresa, Frederic asks the hotel bartender. . .

4. At the abandoned farmhouse, the group. . .

5. When Frederic returns from lunch, Catherine assures him. . .

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hemingway saying about the coldness of war with the scene of the two fleeing soldiers?

2. What major decision does Frederic resolve in his mind on his train trip to Milan? Is he sure of his decision?

3. What is the significance of the couple feeling hurried by the end of the pregnancy?

4. What is the significance of Frederic's actions when he emerges from the river?

5. How do Catherine and Frederic circumvent the border patrol?

6. How does the porter know that Frederic and Catherine are not just going out for a normal walk? What evidence supports his inference?

7. Describe the difference between life in the Swiss chalet and the life the couple led before coming to Switzerland.

8. Summarize the discussion between Frederic and the bartender regarding news of the war.

9. Why does the couple relocate to Lausanne?

10. Does Frederic's killing of one of the soldiers make him more or less of a leader?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

To what degree do Frederic's decisions affect the course of this story? Consider the following decisions (this list is not exclusive nor in order of occurrence) Frederic made and discuss how (and if) they affected the story. You can use some or all of these or include your own examples.

- Frederic engaged in a drinking game when he was to meet Catherine

- Frederic dove into the river amidst gunfire

- Frederic wrote home for money

- Frederic shot the sergeant

- Frederic chose to see Catherine again after first meeting her

- Frederic pushed to have his leg surgery immediately

What does your discussion of the above choices tell us about the influence a character can have on a story?

Essay Topic 2

The question of why Frederic has joined the army is never directly answered in this novel. Why do you think Frederic joined the Italian army? Be sure to consider knowledge of his character, events, and other information you find relevant for your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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