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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 and Catherine arrive in Switzerland feeling _____________.

2. Which statement best describes Frederic's feelings about his new mountain home?

3. As Catherine's labor progresses and worsens, Catherine is described as:

4. After being arrested, Frederic lies to the police and tells them. . .

5. Catherine and Frederic spend the days:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Helen Ferguson as a character.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What do we learn from Frederic's dream involving Catherine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Catherine and Frederic are both influential characters in this book. Which character do you feel was more influential and why? Did this character experience more or less change than the other? Discuss the influence this character had on the other, as well as the story.

Essay Topic 2

If you were in Frederic's group during the retreat to Udine, would you have maintained confidence in him as a leader? Why or why not? Would your confidence have been affected by his actions toward the fleeing sergeants? What would that have told you about his character and/or leadership abilities?

Essay Topic 3

Reflect on and evaluate the title of the book. Discuss the title, its meaning, and how it relates to the story. Is it ironic? Is it symbolic? Why do you think Hemingway chose this title?

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