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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 finally finds a ___________ on which to travel.

2. In Chapter 28, it is evident Frederic misses Catherine because:

3. Catherine _________ Frederic's beard.

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

5. In Chapter 40, Hemingway's writing about Catherine's pregnancy seems to foreshadow __________ in Catherine and Frederic's future.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Helen Ferguson as a character.

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Do you think Frederic's morale was affected by being ordered to retreat? Do you think the Italian soldiers' morale was affected? If yes, how so?

8. Describe the reunion between Frederic and Catherine.

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

10. Discuss the continued symbolism of water for both Frederic and Catherine.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this novel, the characters become increasingly acquainted with the horrors of war.

Part 1 - How does Frederic's attitude about the danger of war change in this novel?

Part 2- How do the soldiers cope with the horrors that they see? How are their coping mechanisms alike/different? Do these coping mechanisms really help them?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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