Where did Brinker take Gene and Finny? Why?
Why did Finny rush out of the room?
What happened to Finny after he ran out of the room?
How does Gene behave during the incident?
Why didn't Gene do anything to help with Phineas after his second accident?
Why did Gene sneak into the infirmary?
What is revealed about Finny's attempts to join the war effort?
Gene told Phineas, "You wouldn't be any good in the war, even if nothing had happened to your leg." What did he mean?
Part I: What finally happened to Phineas?
Part 2: How does Gene react?
What was ironic about Gene's part in the war?
What was being transported in the open trucks?
How did Brinker feel about his father's speech on serving the country?
What did Gene conclude about the source of wars?
Describe the significance of the Center Common to the Devon School.
How does the presence of the Army Air Force change the atmosphere at Devon?
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.
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.