Copy of A Separate Peace 2 (6/23/2025)
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21 questions
Review Chapter 2
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How does the environment of the Devon School play a role in establishing the story's setting in Chapter 2?
How does the environment of the Devon School play a role in establishing the story's setting in Chapter 2?
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Identify Mr. Prud-homme and Mr. Patch Withers.
Identify Mr. Prud-homme and Mr. Patch Withers.
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Analyze how Finny's ability to talk his way out of trouble during Chapter 2 illustrates his character.
Analyze how Finny's ability to talk his way out of trouble during Chapter 2 illustrates his character.
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In what way does Gene's internal monologue in Chapter 2 reveal his feelings towards Finny?
In what way does Gene's internal monologue in Chapter 2 reveal his feelings towards Finny?
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How does the Super Suicide Society serve as a symbol in Chapter 2, and what does it represent for the boys at Devon?
How does the Super Suicide Society serve as a symbol in Chapter 2, and what does it represent for the boys at Devon?
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How does Chapter 2 foreshadow potential conflicts in Gene's internal struggle?
How does Chapter 2 foreshadow potential conflicts in Gene's internal struggle?
1st 1/2 Ch 3
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What was blitzball?
What was blitzball?
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What was the first rule of the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session?
What was the first rule of the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session?
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Describe how Gene feels about the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session.
Describe how Gene feels about the Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session.
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Why did Gene continue to attend the meetings every night?
Why did Gene continue to attend the meetings every night?
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Explain the significance of Finny's rule that "you always win at sports" and how it reflects his character.
Explain the significance of Finny's rule that "you always win at sports" and how it reflects his character.
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Discuss the dynamic between Gene and Finny during the summer. How do their personalities complement or conflict with each other?
Discuss the dynamic between Gene and Finny during the summer. How do their personalities complement or conflict with each other?
Homework: 2nd 1/2 Ch 3
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What does the narrator suggest about the significance of historical moments in a person's life?
What does the narrator suggest about the significance of historical moments in a person's life?
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During the war, resources like nylon, meat, gasoline, and _______
were rare.
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The narrator feels that the color _______ drab is always respectable and important.
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According to the passage, what was unique about Finny's swimming record achievement?
According to the passage, what was unique about Finny's swimming record achievement?
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What does Finny's behavior at the beach reveal about his character?
What does Finny's behavior at the beach reveal about his character?
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"Exposing a sincere emotion like that at the Devon School was the next thing to suicide." What had Phineas just told Gene?
"Exposing a sincere emotion like that at the Devon School was the next thing to suicide." What had Phineas just told Gene?
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Why didn't the narrator tell Finny he was also his best friend?
Why didn't the narrator tell Finny he was also his best friend?
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How does the narrator describe the atmosphere in America during the war? Provide examples from the text.
How does the narrator describe the atmosphere in America during the war? Provide examples from the text.
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Discuss the significance of Finny's decision not to publicize his swimming record. What does this reveal about his character?
Discuss the significance of Finny's decision not to publicize his swimming record. What does this reveal about his character?