When caught in a difficult situation, Finny

can often talk his way out of trouble

What is Finny's goal for Gene after Finny breaks his leg?

For Gene to become an Olympic athlete

What does the Winter Carnival symbolize?

Youth, innocence, peace, and rebellion

Gene's friendship with Finny

gets in the way of him finding his individual identity

What is Gene’s opinion of the war?

He is too invested in his internal war to think about it.

Why is Finny not fit for war?

He lacks the the killer instinct needed.

Finny's "separate peace" was his

his idealism and innocence in the face of the world's evils

When Phineas tells Gene that he is his best pal, Gene

does not say anything in response

The Summer Session is different than the other sessions at Devon because

the atmosphere is more casual and less controlled

Gene knocked Leper over in his chair because

Leper accused him of crippling Finny

How does Brinker change after Gene decides not to enlist?

He goes from being a student leader to being a rebel.

What convinces Leper to enlist?

Seeing the ski troops in a recruitment film

What does Gene find out about Finny at the end of the novel?

He had asked Brinker to hold the trial, He had applied to all branches of the military

Gene leaves Leper's home in Vermont quickly because

he is angry and horrified by Leper's behavior

Devon students' "separate peace" was that

they were safe from fighting in the war until they were 1 8

Finny's second fall occurs when

he tumbles down a flight of marble stairs

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1
Who says, "You always win at sports"?
Finny
Gene
Brinker
Leper
2
When caught in a difficult situation, Finny
can often talk his way out of trouble
needs Gene to come to the rescue
runs away from the problem
usually gets into trouble
3
The novel is written in
Third person limited
First person
Second person
Third person omniscient
4
The snowball fights were organized by
Leper
Quackenbush
Brinker
Finny
5
Brinker jokingly accuses Gene of the crime of
attempted murder
theft
suicide
assault
6
Gene initially thinks that Phineas is plotting to
become the president of the student body
escape from Devon forever
ruin his athletic career
sabotage his academics
7
What does the Latin inscription above the door of the classroom building say?
Here We Will Stay, Most Excellently
Education is the Fiercest of All Weapons
Here Boys Come to Be Made Men
Here Boys Become Soldiers
8
What causes Finny death?
Blood loss from an open wound
A bullet to the chest
A traumatic brain injury
Bone marrow stopped his heart
9
The story is told from the perspective of
An omniscient narrator
Finny
A teacher at Devon
Gene
10
What is Finny's goal for Gene after Finny breaks his leg?
For Gene to break a long standing track record
For Gene to be captain of the football team
For Gene to become an Olympic athlete
For Gene to become the valedictorian
11
What event causes Finny to admit that the war is real?
Leper's enlistment
Leper's absence at the Winter Carnival
The arrival of the recruitment officers
Leper goes crazy
12
What does the Winter Carnival symbolize?
Rules, authority, war, and adulthood
Youth, innocence, peace, and rebellion
Rebirth, a new beginning
The senselessness of war
13
Gene's friendship with Finny
gets in the way of him finding his individual identity
is entirely toxic
is the one pure thing amidst the harsh realities of war
helps Gene to figure out who he is
14
What is Gene’s opinion of the war?
He cannot wait to enlist and see the world.
He is too invested in his internal war to think about it.
He is morally opposed to it.
He is fascinated by the various branches of the military.
15
The Naguamsett River symbolizes
Sin, adulthood, and war
Rebirth and new beginnings
Adventure and risk-taking
Innocence, idealism, and peace
16
Why is Finny not fit for war?
He is too impulsive.
He cracks under pressure.
He lacks leadership qualities.
He lacks the the killer instinct needed.
17
The following topics are explored in A Separate Peace EXCEPT
Old age
Guilt and uncertainty
The psychology of war
Friendship and competition
18
The trial of Gene takes place
early in the morning in the Butt Room
during the day in Gene and Finny's room
at midnight in the graveyard
at night in the assembly room
19
Finny's "separate peace" was his
his idealism and innocence in the face of the world's evils
his refusal to forgive Gene for what he had done to him
his athletic ability, which prepared him for the war
his realistic attitude toward life
20
Gene gave up his plans to enlist with Brinker because
Finny persuaded him there was no war
they got into an argument.
he realized Finny needed him
he decided to let himself be drafted.
21
Why doesn't Gene cry at Finny's funeral?
He feels too guilty to cry
He feels it is his own funeral
Gene never cries
Finny would not have wanted him to
22
When Phineas tells Gene that he is his best pal, Gene
does not say anything in response
says that Phineas is his own best friend
denies that it is true
realizes that Phineas is lying
23
The Summer Session is different than the other sessions at Devon because
the atmosphere is more casual and less controlled
there are fewer students attending
the teachers are much more serious
it is much longer
24
Gene says the source of all wars is something
instinctive in the human brain.
that is inexpressible.
ignorant in the human heart.
dark within the human mind.
25
What opinion does Finny express about the war?
Germany and Japan will win
It is senseless
It is morally wrong
It is a big conspiracy
26
The two casualties in A Separate Peace are
Finny and Leper
Finny and Gene
Gene and Leper
Brinker and Gene
27
Gene knocked Leper over in his chair because
Leper badmouthed Finny
Leper accused him of crippling Finny
Leper spilled soup on him
Leper's desertion of the Army disgusted him
28
How does Brinker change after Gene decides not to enlist?
He withdraws from Gene and the other boys.
He becomes increasingly violent.
He gets more involved in extracurricular activities.
He goes from being a student leader to being a rebel.
29
What convinces Leper to enlist?
Seeing the ski troops in a recruitment film
The desire to gain Gene's respect
Pressure from his family
Endless taunting from Brinker
30
What does Gene find out about Finny at the end of the novel?
He had asked Brinker to hold the trial
He had been jealous of Gene's friendship with Leper
His brother died in the wat
He had applied to all branches of the military
31
Gene leaves Leper's home in Vermont quickly because
he receives an urgent call from Finny
he is angry and horrified by Leper's behavior
Leper's mother throws him out of the house
he is late for a train
32
Before the trial, Brinker accuses Gene of
being too cowardly to enlist
trying to get Finny to leave school
driving Leper crazy
pitying Finny
33
Who says, "They moved like an engine...that has two pistons"?
Gene
Leper
Finny
Brinker
34
Devon students' "separate peace" was that
the professors understood their problems
they were safe from fighting in the war until they were 1 8
they had connections to get safe military assignments
they never discussed the war
35
Finny's second fall occurs when
he again falls from the tree
he tumbles down a flight of marble stairs
Brinker shoves him during the trial
he has a skiing accident

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