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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. Before heading for Catherine, Frederic visits:

2. Catherine and Frederic decide to move to Lausanne because. . .

3. What is the cargo of the car in which Frederic has stowed away?

4. Frederic and Catherine's reunion is_______ for the couple.

5. Frederic and Catherine's relationship continues to be:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the couple relocate to Lausanne?

2. Do you think people secretly helping fugitives, like the man behind the counter in the cafe, were the exception or the norm at this time?

3. How has the relationship between Catherine and Frederic matured?

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

5. Contrast Gino's attitude toward patriotism with Frederic's attitude.

6. Would you trust your friends or people who offer to help you if you were in Frederic's situation?

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

8. Should Frederic's actions at the end of the retreat be described as honorable or as cowardly?

9. Is Frederic's goodbye to Catherine "fitting" considering his love for her? Why or why not?

10. What do you think Frederic would say in a letter to Catherine if he were to write one at this point? What might he describe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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