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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. In Chapter 22, Frederic comes down with ________.
2. Frederic sends out a porter to:
3. Of which of the following is the priest tired?
4. This is a trait of Frederic's friend, Rinaldi:
5. Afraid of being discovered, Frederic and Catherine make a pact to:
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the differences in Rinaldi.
2. Describe the setting. How would you characterize the writing style the author uses to illustrate the setting?
3. Describe Catherine Barkley.
4. 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?
5. Describe the friendship between Frederic and Rinaldi.
6. Discuss how fantasy is used to postpone reality in Chapter 23.
7. How has Frederic's attitude toward the war's resolution changed?
8. Describe the couple's goodbye at the station.
9. The priest describes the men as "gentler." Discuss the changes he has seen in the soldiers.
10. What evidence is given that Catherine is approaching their relationship tentatively at this time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hemingway utilizes many literary devices in his written works. Select one of the following literary devices and discuss its use in this novel. Be sure to cite examples, as well as include your thoughts as to how it enhanced and affected the book, in your discussion.
- Foreshadowing
- Symbolism (water, army gear, Saint Anthony medal)
- Irony
- Mood
Essay Topic 2
In this novel, the characters become increasingly acquainted with the horrors of war.
Part 1 - How does Frederic's attitude about the danger of war change in this novel?
Part 2- How do the soldiers cope with the horrors that they see? How are their coping mechanisms alike/different? Do these coping mechanisms really help them?
Essay Topic 3
To what degree do Frederic's decisions affect the course of this story? Consider the following decisions (this list is not exclusive nor in order of occurrence) Frederic made and discuss how (and if) they affected the story. You can use some or all of these or include your own examples.
- Frederic engaged in a drinking game when he was to meet Catherine
- Frederic dove into the river amidst gunfire
- Frederic wrote home for money
- Frederic shot the sergeant
- Frederic chose to see Catherine again after first meeting her
- Frederic pushed to have his leg surgery immediately
What does your discussion of the above choices tell us about the influence a character can have on a story?
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