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

2. The army boots dragging Frederic down in the river is ___________ of how the army is also dragging him down.

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

4. The porter knows Catherine and Frederic are not just taking a walk. Which of the following reasons does not convince the porter of this fact?

5. Which statement best describes Catherine's mood as they travel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does the Count give to Frederic about aging?

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

3. How does Hemingway slowly exhibit increasing betrayal between Frederic and the Italian army?

4. Discuss the change in Hemingway's writing style, and what does this change denote?

5. Describe the reunion between Frederic and Catherine.

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

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

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

9. Although seemingly content in his new life, what issue remains troubling to Frederic in Chapter 38?

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

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

Character development is an essential element of a novel. Select a character and discuss how that character changes throughout the course of the novel. Be sure to:

- describe the character at the beginning of the novel;

- discuss events that contribute to that character's change;

- describe the changed character;

- discuss how the changes in the character propel the plot.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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