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"A Farewell to Arms" Trivia Quiz

A quiz about Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms". It is his second novel, written after "The Sun Also Rises". I just read the book in my AP Literature class. See how well you know one of Hemingway's most memorable novels.

A multiple-choice quiz by Matt685. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Matt685

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,144

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1301

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What nationality is Frederic Henry? Hint

American

Austrian

Italian

English

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which nation was Lieutenant Henry serving in World War I? Hint

Italy

Germany

United States

Austria

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Question 3 of 10

3. What type of injury does Lieutenant Henry sustain? Hint

His leg is removed by machine gun fire

His knee is blown up by a mortar

His ambulance has an engine fire and he is burned

His gun backfires and disfigures his face

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lieutenant Henry admits to being an alcoholic.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who else loves Catherine in the novel? Hint

The priest

Simmons

Meyers

Rinaldi

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Question 6 of 10

6. What reason does Henry give the Swiss border guards for his entrance into Switzerland with Catherine? Hint

To escape the war and certain military prosecution

To go sightseeing

To healthily deliver Catherine's baby

To play winter sports

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Henry and Catherine's baby? Hint

Frederic Jr.

Brian

The baby was stillborn

Jane

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Question 8 of 10

8. Henry and Catherine never get married.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bonello kills a soldier after fleeing the scene of an incapacitated ambulance. What rank is this soldier? Hint

Major

Lieutenant

General

Sergeant

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which city does Henry recuperate from his wounds?

Answer: (One word, a city in Italy)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What nationality is Frederic Henry?

Answer: American

Frederic Henry's character is based on Hemingway's own experiences. Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois.

2. Which nation was Lieutenant Henry serving in World War I?

Answer: Italy

Henry is an ambulance driver. In real life, Hemingway was rejected by the American army. He went to Italy and was the first American casualty on the Italian front.

3. What type of injury does Lieutenant Henry sustain?

Answer: His knee is blown up by a mortar

Hemingway actually did sustain this injury. Due to the injury, he is able to spend time in the hospital with his love, Catherine, the English nurse.

4. Lieutenant Henry admits to being an alcoholic.

Answer: false

Henry loved to drink. He drank so much he got himself jaundiced and was sent back to the front. He is accused of inflicting the disease on himself. He declares he would as much want to have jaundice as be kicked in the genitals.

5. Who else loves Catherine in the novel?

Answer: Rinaldi

Rinaldi introduces Henry to Catherine. Rinaldi and Henry are friends and roommates on the front. However, their mutual love for Catherine never creates a conflict. Rinaldi never commits to any particular woman.

6. What reason does Henry give the Swiss border guards for his entrance into Switzerland with Catherine?

Answer: To play winter sports

The border officers know Henry is lying. However, a false story is given in order to make Henry's border crossing acceptable. Switzerland's neutrality in the war was famous and often utilized by political and military refugees.

7. What is the name of Henry and Catherine's baby?

Answer: The baby was stillborn

The baby was born by Caesarian section. In true Hemingway fashion, both the baby and Catherine die.

8. Henry and Catherine never get married.

Answer: true

They never get married, nor does it seem that there is intention to do so any time soon.

9. Bonello kills a soldier after fleeing the scene of an incapacitated ambulance. What rank is this soldier?

Answer: Sergeant

There was rampant hatred for the officer class. During the retreat, revenge/justice was carried out by performing sham trials and executing the officers. Bonello eventually flees himself. He turns himself over to the enemy.

10. In which city does Henry recuperate from his wounds?

Answer: Milan

Milan was very pleasant. Henry and Catherine could go bet on horses, have conversation, and make love. It was an ideal situation.

Source: Author Matt685

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