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A Separate Peace

John Knowles

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Summary
- Plot Overview
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Key Facts
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
- Quotes By Theme
- War
- Growth
- Rivalry
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Chapter 8 Quiz

Further Study Chapter 8 Quiz

1 of 5
How does Finny feel about Gene enlisting in the army?

He thinks it is a great idea.
He doesn't want Gene to go.
He thinks Gene's crazy.
He doesn't care what Gene does.

2 of 5
What does Finny nickname Brinker?

Thinker
Yellow Man
Yellow Peril
Mrs. Hadley

3 of 5
How does Finny feel about the war?

That it is a big hoax
That it is fundamentally important
That it is silly and foolish
That it will make him famous

4 of 5
What does Finny decide to do with Gene?

Force him to move out
Train him for the Olympics
Set him up with his sister
Run away from Devon

5 of 5
What does Gene help Finny with?

His classes
His injury
His dating
His ego

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