A Separate Peace, Chapters 3-4
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The narrator, Gene, says that Finney often...
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...created rules without notice.
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...cheated on tests.
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... skipped classes.
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... drank beer and smoked cigarettes.
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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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Why does Finney feel that "nothing bad happens in sports?"
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Sports are so much fun, that even losing is not bad.
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Finney has had a lot of bad things happen to him.
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He wants Gene to feel better.
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Finney is not a good athlete, so enjoys the challenge.
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A. Sports are so much fun, that even losing is not bad.Explanation
Finney feels that "nothing bad happens in sports" because he believes that sports are so enjoyable that even losing does not have a negative impact. He sees sports as a source of fun and excitement, where the joy of participating outweighs any negative outcomes. This perspective may stem from Finney's personal experiences of having had many bad things happen to him, and he wants to share his positive outlook with Gene to help him feel better. Additionally, Finney's enjoyment of sports may not be solely dependent on his athletic abilities, as he finds pleasure in the challenge they present.Rate this question:
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What did Phineous admit to Gene at the beach?
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His family life was really bad.
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He wanted to commit suicide.
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He was failing all of his classes and would be kicked out of school soon.
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Gene was his best friend.
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A. Gene was his best friend.Explanation
Phineous admitted to Gene at the beach that Gene was his best friend. This suggests that Phineous values their friendship and considers Gene to be an important person in his life.Rate this question:
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What record did Finney break?
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Gene's favorite Elvis Presley record
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The school's swimming record
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The most times of skipped classes
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The most times jumped out of the tree
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A. The school's swimming recordExplanation
Finney broke the school's swimming record. This implies that Finney achieved a better time or distance in swimming than any previous student at the school.Rate this question:
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Why did Gene participate in the Super Suicide Society of Summer Session?
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He wanted Finney to like him.
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It felt good to be included in the "cool" group.
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None of the above.
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Gene participated in the Super Suicide Society of Summer Session for multiple reasons. Firstly, he wanted Finney to like him, as their friendship was important to him. Secondly, being included in the "cool" group made him feel good and boosted his self-esteem. Therefore, both the options of wanting Finney to like him and feeling included in the "cool" group are valid reasons for Gene's participation.Rate this question:
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What happened that made Gene think that Phineas was trying to sabotage his good grades?
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He made Gene miss his Trigonometry test.
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He made Gene so late for his Trigonometry test that he didn't have time to study.
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Finney skipped class.
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Finney held Gene captive, preventing him from going to class.
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A. He made Gene so late for his Trigonometry test that he didn't have time to study.Explanation
In "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles, Gene thinks that Phineas (Finny) is trying to sabotage his good grades because Finny makes him so late for his Trigonometry test that he doesn't have time to study.Rate this question:
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What made Gene change is mind about going with Finney to watch Leper jump?
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Gene didn't want Finney to control him.
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Gene really wanted to go, and Finney just talked him into it.
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Gene knew that if he didn't go, Finney would beat him up.
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None of the above.
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A. Gene didn't want Finney to control him.Explanation
Gene didn't want Finney to control him, which is why he changed his mind about going with Finney to watch Leper jump. This suggests that Gene values his independence and autonomy, and does not want to be influenced or manipulated by others. He wants to make his own decisions and not be controlled by Finney. This change of mind indicates that Gene is asserting his own agency and resisting any attempts to dominate or control him.Rate this question:
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Why is Finney surprised that Gene wants to study?
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Finney is so naturally athletic, that he feels that Gene is naturally smart and shouldn't need to work so hard.
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Finney doesn't need to study since his grades are good without trying.
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Gene never studies, so Finney is surprised when he is studying.
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Nobody studies during Summer Session.
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A. Finney is so naturally athletic, that he feels that Gene is naturally smart and shouldn't need to work so hard.Explanation
Finney is surprised that Gene wants to study because he believes that Gene is naturally smart and shouldn't have to put in extra effort. Finney, being naturally athletic, assumes that intelligence comes as easily to Gene as athleticism does to him. Thus, he finds it unexpected and surprising that Gene would feel the need to study.Rate this question:
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Why did Gene "joust" the limb?
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Gene wanted to make Finney fall.
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Gene was purposefully trying to make Finney lose balance.
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Gene was just teasing and playing with Finney.
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Gene was anxious to jump in himself.
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A. Gene was just teasing and playing with Finney.Explanation
Gene "jousting" the limb suggests that he was engaging in a playful and teasing manner with Finney. Jousting typically refers to a friendly competition or mock fight, indicating that Gene's actions were not meant to harm or make Finney fall. Instead, Gene was likely engaging in playful banter and enjoying the interaction with his friend.Rate this question:
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