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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. After the attack, the men are ordered to:

2. In Chapter 29, another obstacle that arises for the group is they. . .

3. Who tells Frederic that Catherine has left Milan?

4. The man who sees Frederic depart the train:

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. Describe the reunion between Frederic and Catherine.

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

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

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

8. Discuss the symbolism of water in the novel so far.

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

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

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 2

When devising a plot, an author has four available types of conflict: man vs. man; man vs. nature; man vs. society; and man vs. himself.

1 - Which of these conflicts applies to the plot of this novel and the conflict Frederic faces? Does more than one apply? Discuss.

2 - How does conflict strengthen the framework of a story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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