Brinker said, "What's the matter with our class anyway? It isn't even June yet and we've already got two men sidelined for the Duration." Who was he talking about? For the duration of what?
Question 2
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How did Leper's illness affect Phineas?
Question 3
3.
Contrast Brinker's view of Finny's disability with Gene's view.
Question 4
4.
Where did Brinker take Gene and Finny? Why?
Question 5
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Why did Finny rush out of the room?
Question 6
6.
What happened to Finny after he ran out of the room?
Question 7
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Question 8
8.
Why didn't Gene do anything to help with Phineas after his second accident?
Question 9
9.
Why did Gene sneak into the infirmary?
Question 10
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Question 11
11.
Gene told Phineas, "You wouldn't be any good in the war, even if nothing had happened to your leg." What did he mean?
Question 12
12.
Part I: What finally happened to Phineas?
Question 13
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Question 14
14.
What was ironic about Gene's part in the war?
Question 15
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Question 16
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Question 17
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Question 18
18.
Describe the significance of the Center Common to the Devon School.
Question 19
19.
How does the presence of the Army Air Force change the atmosphere at Devon?
Question 20
20.
How does the interaction between Brinker and his father highlight the generational conflict regarding the perception of war? Provide examples from the text to illustrate their differing viewpoints.
Question 21
21.
What themes about friendship and responsibility are suggested through the narrator's reflections on Phineas and the impact of the war on their lives? Cite specific moments in the text that convey these themes.
How does Gene behave during the incident?
he keeps his distance from Finny
he helps carry Finny to the infirmary
he actively assists in first aid
he takes charge of the situation
What is revealed about Finny's attempts to join the war effort?
he had never tried to enlist
he had only applied to the Army
he had successfully enlisted in the Navy
he had secretly written to multiple military organizations
Part 2: How does Gene react?
he becomes violently angry
he breaks down crying immediately
he shows no outward emotion
he falls into hysterics
What was being transported in the open trucks?
parachutes
sewing machines
weapons
food supplies
How did Brinker feel about his father's speech on serving the country?