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Book 1, Chapter 1 | Book 1, Chapter 2

• The story takes place in Italy during the summer of 1916 and World War I.

• Frederic Henry, an American, is an ambulance driver for the Italians.

• The war has been going badly for the Italians.

• The Italians win some victories in the following year.

• Frederic socializes with friends from his unit.

• The men torment and tease the priest.

Book 1, Chapter 3 | Book 1, Chapter 4

• Frederic goes on leave.

• Frederic returns in the spring to find an enlivened town preparing to fight.

• Frederic 's roommate tells him about his new love, Miss Barkley.

• The priest is disappointed that Frederic did not travel to see his family in Abruzzi.

• Frederic goes with Rinaldi to meet with Miss. Barkley.

• Catherine tells Frederic of her late fiance.

• Rinaldi comments on the obvious attraction between Frederic and Catherine.

Book 1, Chapter 5 | Book 1, Chapter 6

• Frederic goes back to see Catherine and is informed by...

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