A Separate Peace Chapter One

What is the setting of chapter one in 'A Separate Peace'?

• A suburban high school in New York during the Korean War

• A boys' boarding school in New Hampshire during World War II

• A military training camp in Texas during the Civil War

• A girls' boarding school in California during the Vietnam War

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Brinker Hadley

• Gene Forrester

• Mr. Prud'homme

• Finny

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the name of the school where the story takes place?

• Devon School

• Riverside High

• Hillcrest Academy

• Walden School

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main conflict introduced in chapter one?

• The main conflict is a struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world

• The main conflict is a war between two rival countries

• The main conflict is a love triangle between the two main characters and a third person

• The narrator hints that a potential conflict could involve some kind of rivalry/jealousy between the two main characters, Gene and Finny.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the relationship between Gene and Phineas in chapter one.

• They are siblings

• They are roommates and close friends.

• They are enemies

• They are cousins

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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How would you describe the atmosphere of the chapter?

• The atmosphere of the chapter is innovative and forward-looking.

• The atmosphere of the chapter is reflective and yearning for the past.

• The atmosphere of the chapter is disordered and tumultuous.

• The atmosphere of the chapter is humorous and entertaining.

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3. What time of the year was the narrator visiting campus?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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4. What geographical area of the US does this story take place?

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

• West Coast

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5. What is the significance of the tree in chapter one?

• It's burned down

• Gene and Finny jump off of it

• Someone cut it down

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6. Who is the leader of the club?

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