Farewell To ARMS Book 1 Quiz
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The author of "Farewell to Arms" is?
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Stephen King
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Earnest Hemingway
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Dean Koontz
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Edgar Allen Poe
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This quiz tests knowledge on 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway, covering aspects like authorship, main characters, and plot developments.
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The main character of the novel is Henry, what does he do in the Italian Army?
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Gunner
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Infantry officer
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Ambulance driver
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Medical nurse
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A. Ambulance driverExplanation
The main character of the novel, Henry, serves as an ambulance driver in the Italian Army. This role involves transporting injured soldiers from the battlefield to medical facilities for treatment. As an ambulance driver, Henry plays a crucial role in providing immediate medical assistance and saving lives during times of war.Rate this question:
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What is Henry's rank?
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Luitenant
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Captain
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General
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Private
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A. LuitenantExplanation
The given options are different military ranks. The correct answer is "Lieutenant" because it is the correct spelling of the rank and it is the lowest commissioned officer rank in most armies.Rate this question:
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Who is Rinaldi?
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The mess hall cook
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Local pimp
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Henry's roomate and medical surgean
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An ambulance drive under his command
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A. Henry's roomate and medical surgeanExplanation
Rinaldi is Henry's roommate and medical surgeon. This means that he shares a living space with Henry and also works as a surgeon in the medical field.Rate this question:
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Rinaldi introduces Henry to the women he falls in love with. Her name was?
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Christina
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Barbara
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Kelly
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Smantha
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A. BarbaraExplanation
In Ernest Hemingway's novel "A Farewell to Arms," Rinaldi introduces Henry to Catherine Barkley, an English nurse who volunteers in the Italian army hospital. Henry falls in love with Catherine, and their relationship becomes central to the novel's plot. The choices Christina, Barbara, Kelly, and Samantha are not the names of the character introduced by Rinaldi in the novel.Rate this question:
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When spring came again, Henry and the rest of the Army were preparing for what?
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To retreat
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To mount an offensive
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To transfer to another area
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To resupply
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A. To mount an offensiveExplanation
In the given passage, it is mentioned that "When spring came again, Henry and the rest of the Army were preparing..." This indicates that the Army is getting ready for a specific action or operation. The phrase "mount an offensive" suggests that they are preparing to launch an attack or engage in aggressive action against the enemy. Therefore, the correct answer is "To mount an offensive."Rate this question:
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At the beggining of the story, Henry takes a tour of Italy why?
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He was stressed and needed to get away
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He was going to visit the preists family
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The war was dying down because of winter and he had earned his leave time
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He was being discharged
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A. The war was dying down because of winter and he had earned his leave timeExplanation
Henry takes a tour of Italy because the war was dying down due to winter and he had earned his leave time.Rate this question:
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At first, how does Henry feel about his new girlfriend?
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He is madly in love with her
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He really likes her but is not looking for love and is more interested in an affair
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He is not interested in her at all
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He just wants to be his friends
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A. He really likes her but is not looking for love and is more interested in an affairExplanation
The correct answer suggests that Henry has positive feelings towards his new girlfriend, but he is not interested in a committed romantic relationship. Instead, he is more interested in having a casual affair with her.Rate this question:
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What does he lie to his girlfriend about?
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He lies about being in love with her
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He lies about where he was from
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He lies about being Italian
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He lies about his job
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A. He lies about being in love with herExplanation
The correct answer is "He lies about being in love with her." This implies that the person in question is not genuinely in love with his girlfriend and is being dishonest about his feelings towards her.Rate this question:
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What nationality is Henry?
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Italian
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English
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American
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French
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A. AmericanExplanation
In Book One of "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway, the protagonist, Lieutenant Frederic Henry, is an American. He serves as an ambulance driver in the Italian army during World War I. His nationality as an American is a crucial aspect of his character, influencing his perspective and experiences throughout the novel.Rate this question:
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What was Henry doing when the battle began?
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Hiding in a trench
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Visiting his girlfriend
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Transporting wounded men
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Getting food for him and his men
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A. Getting food for him and his menExplanation
Henry was getting food for him and his men when the battle began. This suggests that he was responsible for ensuring that his troops were properly nourished before the battle commenced. This action highlights his dedication and responsibility as a leader, prioritizing the well-being of his men even in the midst of a battle.Rate this question:
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Henry gets wounded during the attack, where did he get wounded?
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He lost an arm
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He got shrapenell in his stomach
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He damaged his legs and knees
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He was shell shocked
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A. He damaged his legs and kneesExplanation
The correct answer is "He damaged his legs and knees." This is evident from the given options, where it is mentioned that Henry lost an arm, got shrapnel in his stomach, and was shell shocked. Since none of these options mention any injury to his legs and knees, the only logical conclusion is that he must have damaged his legs and knees during the attack.Rate this question:
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Rianldi visited Henry in the hospital, what did he bring him?
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A bottle of cognac
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A letter from his girlfriend
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Discharge papers
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A metal
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A. A bottle of cognacExplanation
Rianldi brought Henry a bottle of cognac as a gift when he visited him in the hospital. This implies that Rianldi wanted to bring something to cheer Henry up or provide some comfort during his stay in the hospital. Cognac is often associated with celebration or relaxation, so it could be seen as a thoughtful gesture to lift Henry's spirits during his time of illness.Rate this question:
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Why did they have to transport Henry to the new American hospital?
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To get better treatment
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To make room for more injured troops
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Because he was an alcoholic
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Both A and B
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A. Both A and BExplanation
They had to transport Henry to the new American hospital because he needed better treatment and also to make room for more injured troops. The option "Both A and B" is correct as it includes both reasons for transporting Henry.Rate this question:
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In what state of mind was Henry when he reached the new Hospital?
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Drowsie from medication
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Nauseas from drinking
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Nauseaus from the ride
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Sleeping
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A. Nauseas from drinkingExplanation
Henry was in a nauseous state of mind when he reached the new Hospital because he had been drinking. The consumption of alcohol caused him to feel sick and experience nausea, which affected his mental state upon arrival at the hospital.Rate this question:
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What does rinaldi always borrow from Henry?
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True or false: Henry is in charge of the ambulance drivers and is responsible for transporting troops from the front to the feild hospital.
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Rinaldi brings Henry good news just before he is transferred to the new hospital. What does he tell him?
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How do the soldiers treat the priest?
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What reason does Henry give for serving in the Italian Army?
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