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A Separate Peace
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How long ago did Gene Forrester attend the Devon School?
Five years ago
Ten years ago
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What spot on the school grounds does he visit first?
A marble staircase
His tree
The dining hall
His old dorm
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How does Gene recognize his tree?
By his initials
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By Finny's scarf
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What year is it in Gene's flashback to when he was a 16-year-old student?
1939
1942
1950
1952
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What does Finny coerce Gene into doing?
Asking a girl out
Cheating on an exam
Skipping classes
Jumping off a tree
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