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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. Catherine _________ Frederic's beard.

2. When Frederic emerges from the river, he. . .

3. The fact that one man from Frederic's group gave himself up to the Germans as a prisoner or war tells Frederic that. . .

4. When he arrives in Stresa, Frederic asks the hotel bartender. . .

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. What challenges are posed to Frederic and Catherine in Chapter 36?

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

8. Describe the reunion between Frederic and Catherine.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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