A Separate Peace 1-3 Flashcard

Front

What is Finny's greatest strength?

Back

His ability to talk himself out of trouble.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

In what year does the narrator flash back to after revisiting his old high school?

Back

1942

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is Blitzball designed to showcase?

Back

The athletic talents of Finny.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the narrator's first name?

Back

Gene.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How did Phineas 'practically save' the narrator's life?

Back

Phineas helped him get his balance before jumping from a tree.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the significance of the year 1942 in the novel?

Back

It is the year in which the bulk of the novel takes place.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who is the main character and narrator of 'A Separate Peace'?

Back

Gene.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What sport does Finny excel in?

Back

Swimming.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does Blitzball symbolize in the novel?

Back

Competition and camaraderie among the boys.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Gene feel about Finny's abilities?

Back

He admires them but also feels jealousy.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3