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A Separate Peace

John Knowles

Study Guide

Summary
- Plot Overview
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Key Facts
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
- Quotes By Theme
- War
- Growth
- Rivalry
Further Study
- Context
- Full Book Quiz
- Study Questions
- Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help

Further Study

Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz

Further Study Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz

1 of 5
What happens when Finny and Gene refuse to believe in the war?

They refuse to face reality.
They find new outlets for their fears.
Their friendship gets stronger.
They attach themselves to other ideals.

2 of 5
What is Gene's realization about war?

That it is fundamentally futile
That everyone goes through war at some point
That fighting is a natural way to solve conflicts
That evading war is a cowardly gesture

3 of 5
How does Finny feel about competition?

He thrives on it.
It is natural.
It proves he is the best.
He hates it.

4 of 5
Why is the summer session at Devon different than the winter session?

Because everything is more lenient in summer
Because the boys have more time for sports
Because there are no serious classes during the summer
Because the boys are friendlier during the summer

5 of 5
Why might Finny's death be considered inevitable?

Because he is a weak character
Because he is too naive to survive
Because he has too many enemies
Because he is too old-fashioned

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