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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 obtain ________ at the border town.

2. Which statement best describes Frederics feelings about spending time away from Catherine?

3. When Frederic finally finds Catherine, Helen's immediate reaction can be described as:

4. Frederic takes a train to ______________ to find Catherine.

5. This is the name of the ambulance driver Frederic relieves in Chapter 27.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Hemingway has a distinct writing style. First, describe Hemingway's writing style. Then consider the following:

1 - Why do you think Hemingway writes in such a manner, presenting the story from the perspective he does?;

2 - What other writing style does Hemingway employ? When does he use this style and why?;

3 - How can an author's choice of writing style affect the tone, mood, and intensity of a novel?

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

What is the role of patriotism in this novel? Compare and contrast Frederic with the patriotic character, Gino, from Chapter 27. What are the views of each man? Discuss their difference of opinion to uncover the main point each believes about the war. In what ways does the novel critique the romantic rhetoric of war, honor, and patriotism?

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