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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. Afraid of being discovered, Frederic and Catherine make a pact to:
2. What negative action does Rinaldi repeat in Chapter 25?
3. This character seemingly deals with the horror of war by joking and laughter.
4. Frederic is informed that this person has also been reassigned to Milan:
5. At the medical facility, Frederic is diagnosed with many superficial wounds, as well as significant wounds to his:
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the differences in Rinaldi.
2. Describe Ettore.
3. War takes an emotional toll on the characters. Select one of the following characters and discuss how s/he copes with the stress of war: Frederic, Catherine, Rinaldi, the men in Frederic's unit, the priest, the major.
4. Describe the couple's goodbye at the station.
5. Up to this point in the novel, what patterns have emerged with regard to Frederic and alcohol?
6. How is friendship portrayed in the novel so far?
7. Compare and contrast Frederic and Catherine's access to alone time with that of an average young adult couple today.
8. What does the reference to "Baby Catherine" suggest?
9. Describe Catherine Barkley.
10. What do we learn about Frederic's attitude toward love in Chapter 11?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Frederic's attitude toward his own mortality in this novel? Does his attitude change, and if so, how significant is this change? What does the subject of death contribute to this story? Why is it important to acknowledge one's own mortality?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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