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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. When Frederic is drunk, Rinaldi brings him _______________ to chew on in order to help sober him up.

2. The tension is Chapter 23 is caused by:

3. This character informs Frederic that Catherine can not come down to see him when he tries to visit her at the hospital.

4. This epidemic killed 7,000 soldiers over the past winter.

5. Which of the following men does not meet up with Frederic in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting. How would you characterize the writing style the author uses to illustrate the setting?

2. What do we learn about Frederic's attitude toward love in Chapter 11?

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

4. Describe the differences in Rinaldi.

5. Up to this point in the novel, what patterns have emerged with regard to Frederic and alcohol?

6. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

7. Describe Catherine Barkley.

8. What evidence is given that Catherine is approaching their relationship tentatively at this time?

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

10. How has Frederic's attitude toward the war's resolution changed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When devising a plot, an author has four available types of conflict: man vs. man; man vs. nature; man vs. society; and man vs. himself.

1 - Which of these conflicts applies to the plot of this novel and the conflict Frederic faces? Does more than one apply? Discuss.

2 - How does conflict strengthen the framework of a story?

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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