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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 proves his high level of intellect and common sense in Chapter 30 when:

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

3. Count Greffi provides Frederic with this advice about growing older.

4. When are the police expected to come for Frederic?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. Why do you think Catherine suggests that the baby will "come between them"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this novel, Frederic and Catherine oscillate in their feelings toward one another, especially earlier in the novel.

1- What did the "games" the couple played early in the novel suggest about their relationship?

2- What was the significance of the discussion Frederic had with the priest regarding love?

3 - At what point do you think Frederic really knew he loved Catherine? At what point do you think Catherine knew she loved Frederic?

Essay Topic 2

The callous reality of war is portrayed in this novel. There are several examples in this novel where "reality" is countered with "dreams."

1 - Discuss the accounts of when dreams conflicted with harsh reality for Catherine and Frederic.

2 - Why do you think the characters seemed to fall back on "dreams" to help them face reality?

3 - How do you face a harsh reality?

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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