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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. Rinaldi's aggression toward the priest in Chapter 25 is "excused" by the major because of this medical condition.

2. In Chapter 5, Frederic performs this task as part of his duty:

3. This soldier dies after the blast in the dugout:

4. Which adjective best describes the goodbye between Frederic and Catherine?

5. Which of the following statements best describes the change in Rinaldi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character, Rinaldi.

2. Describe Catherine Barkley.

3. Discuss the tone of the opening two chapters.

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

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

6. Discuss Hemingway's use of irony in the scene between Frederic and the barber.

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

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

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

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

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 2

In Chapter 32, Frederic decides he is done with the army. In this chapter, one can perceive Frederic as the protagonist and "war" as the antagonist. This was discussed during this lesson. Considering the end of the novel, is Frederic, our protagonist, the typical hero? Do you think he perceives himself as a hero? Why do you think Hemingway chose to portray his protagonist as having such a self-perception?

Essay Topic 3

In this novel, Frederic and Catherine oscillate in their feelings toward one another, especially earlier in the novel.

1- What did the "games" the couple played early in the novel suggest about their relationship?

2- What was the significance of the discussion Frederic had with the priest regarding love?

3 - At what point do you think Frederic really knew he loved Catherine? At what point do you think Catherine knew she loved Frederic?

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