Front

What motivates Gene to get into a fight in Chapter 6?

Back

Gene feels compelled to punish someone who makes fun of disabled people, referring to them as 'maimed sons of b____.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What role does Gene take on at Devon to fulfill the sports requirement?

Back

Gene decides to be an assistant crew manager, responsible for getting water and towels for the team.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does the fall school session differ from the summer session at Devon?

Back

Mr. Ludsbury has replaced Mr. Prud'homme, leading to stricter enforcement of rules.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is Finny's attitude towards Gene after the incident?

Back

Finny still wants to be Gene's roommate and maintains contact with him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Who is the senior crew manager that fights with Gene?

Back

Quackenbush.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the significance of sports in the lives of the boys at Devon?

Back

Sports serve as a means of competition, camaraderie, and a way to fulfill school requirements.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Gene's perception of himself change throughout Chapter 6?

Back

Gene grapples with feelings of jealousy and insecurity, particularly in relation to Finny.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does friendship play in Gene and Finny's relationship?

Back

Friendship is complex, marked by loyalty, rivalry, and underlying tensions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the character of Quackenbush represent in the story?

Back

Quackenbush represents the pressures and conflicts among the boys, highlighting themes of aggression and competition.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the theme of identity manifest in Chapter 6?

Back

Gene struggles with his identity, influenced by his relationship with Finny and societal expectations.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2