A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What are the three central themes explored in the novel?
What are the three central themes explored in the novel?
War, love & pain, failure of tradition
Which two characters actively support the military effort in the novel?
Which two characters actively support the military effort in the novel?
Ettore Moretti and Gino
What does the Italian army's retreat scene demonstrate about war?
What does the Italian army's retreat scene demonstrate about war?
Senseless brutality & violent chaos
Why is Henry's shooting of the engineer disturbing?
Why is Henry's shooting of the engineer disturbing?
It contradicts his detached character
Why do Henry and Catherine initially develop their relationship?
Why do Henry and Catherine initially develop their relationship?
To escape their respective traumas
What do the Swiss mountains represent for Henry and Catherine?
What do the Swiss mountains represent for Henry and Catherine?
A sanctuary away from war's violence
What is the central tragedy regarding Henry and Catherine's love?
What is the central tragedy regarding Henry and Catherine's love?
Their love can never be more than temporary
Which traditional institutions fail in the novel?
Which traditional institutions fail in the novel?
Religion, marriage, medicine, patriotism
How does the Milan hospital show institutional inadequacy?
How does the Milan hospital show institutional inadequacy?
Nurses refuse bed due to lack of permission
Why does Miss Van Campen send Henry back to the front?
Why does Miss Van Campen send Henry back to the front?
She believes he caused jaundice by drinking