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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What endearing term does Frederic use to refer to the baby?
(a) Mini Catherine
(b) Baby Henry
(c) Baby Catherine
(d) Little Catherine

2. The continuous discussions of love in the book so far seems to indicate that:
(a) Catherine and Frederic will share a great love.
(b) Love hurts everyone in the end.
(c) Love benefits everyone.
(d) Love is a part of life.

3. This epidemic killed 7,000 soldiers over the past winter.
(a) typhus
(b) small pox
(c) pneumonia
(d) cholera

4. Frederic is informed that this person has also been reassigned to Milan:
(a) Catherine
(b) Helen
(c) Rinaldi
(d) the priest

5. What is Catherine Barkley's profession?
(a) nurse
(b) Red Cross worker
(c) telephone operator
(d) secretary

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement best describes the change seen in the priest in Chapter 26?

2. This character seemingly deals with the horror of war by joking and laughter.

3. Why is Catherine angry with Frederic in Chapter 6?

4. Which statement best describes the relationship between Frederic and Rinaldi in Chapter 10?

5. Of which of the following is the priest tired?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Frederic's attitude toward his own mortality.

2. Discuss how fantasy is used to postpone reality in Chapter 23.

3. Expand upon Question #13. Have your opinions on Frederic's relationship with alcohol been changed, confirmed and/or altered? What is ironic about Frederic's interaction with alcohol in Chapter 22?

4. Describe Ettore.

5. The priest describes the men as "gentler." Discuss the changes he has seen in the soldiers.

6. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

7. Why do you think Frederic is so eager to return to the battlefield when additional time in the hospital gives him additional time with Catherine?

8. How has the mood changed when Frederic returns to his camp?

9. How do you think Frederic feels about the news of Catherine being relocated?

10. How is friendship portrayed in the novel so far?

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