A Separate Peace, Chapters 3-4

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This is a test to assess your understanding of "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles, Chapters 3-4.

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1.

The narrator, Gene, says that Finney often...
- A.
  
  ...created rules without notice.
- B.
  
  ...cheated on tests.
- C.
  
  ... skipped classes.
- D.
  
  ... drank beer and smoked cigarettes.
2.

Why does Finney feel that "nothing bad happens in sports?"
- A.
  
  Sports are so much fun, that even losing is not bad.
- B.
  
  Finney has had a lot of bad things happen to him.
- C.
  
  He wants Gene to feel better.
- D.
  
  Finney is not a good athlete, so enjoys the challenge.
3.

What did Phineous admit to Gene at the beach?
- A.
  
  His family life was really bad.
- B.
  
  He wanted to commit suicide.
- C.
  
  He was failing all of his classes and would be kicked out of school soon.
- D.
  
  Gene was his best friend.
4.

What record did Finney break?
- A.
  
  Gene's favorite Elvis Presley record
- B.
  
  The school's swimming record
- C.
  
  The most times of skipped classes
- D.
  
  The most times jumped out of the tree
5.

Why did Gene participate in the Super Suicide Society of Summer Session?
- A.
  
  He wanted Finney to like him.
- B.
  
  It felt good to be included in the "cool" group.
- C.
  
  None of the above.
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

What happened that made Gene think that Phineas was trying to sabotage his good grades?
- A.
  
  He made Gene miss his Trigonometry test.
- B.
  
  He made Gene so late for his Trigonometry test that he didn't have time to study.
- C.
  
  Finney skipped class.
- D.
  
  Finney held Gene captive, preventing him from going to class.
7.

What made Gene change is mind about going with Finney to watch Leper jump?
- A.
  
  Gene didn't want Finney to control him.
- B.
  
  Gene really wanted to go, and Finney just talked him into it.
- C.
  
  Gene knew that if he didn't go, Finney would beat him up.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
8.

Why is Finney surprised that Gene wants to study?
- A.
  
  Finney is so naturally athletic, that he feels that Gene is naturally smart and shouldn't need to work so hard.
- B.
  
  Finney doesn't need to study since his grades are good without trying.
- C.
  
  Gene never studies, so Finney is surprised when he is studying.
- D.
  
  Nobody studies during Summer Session.
9.

Why did Gene "joust" the limb?
- A.
  
  Gene wanted to make Finney fall.
- B.
  
  Gene was purposefully trying to make Finney lose balance.
- C.
  
  Gene was just teasing and playing with Finney.
- D.
  
  Gene was anxious to jump in himself.