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A Separate Peace

John Knowles

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- Motifs
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Chapter 5 Quiz

Further Study Chapter 5 Quiz

1 of 5
What happens to Finny when he falls from the tree?

He almost drowns.
His leg is shattered.
He is shaken but fine.
He drags Gene down with him.

2 of 5
What does Gene do with Finny's clothes?

He puts them on.
He burns them.
He sends them away.
He damages them.

3 of 5
What does Gene struggle with?

Whether or not he can become valedictorian
Whether to tell Finny he caused his fall
Whether to return to school
Whether he can continue the secret society

4 of 5
What does Gene accuse Finny of wanting?

To be valedictorian
To be better than him
To cheat off of him
To make Gene fall

5 of 5
Where does Gene go on his way back to Devon?

To the beach
To the tree
To Finny's house
To the cemetery

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