Understanding Gene and Finny's Relationship

After Finny's fall, the boys quickly seek help. Gene reflects on his identity and actions, feeling like a ghost. Finny reveals his failed attempts to enlist in the military due to his injury. Gene and Finny discuss the accident, with Finny forgiving Gene, attributing it to a blind impulse. Finny dies during surgery, leading Gene to an existential crisis. The narrative explores themes of guilt, friendship, and the ambiguity of Gene's intentions.

What immediate action did the boys take after Finny's fall?

• They went to sleep.

• They fetched the wrestling coach.

• They ignored the incident.

• They called the police.

Who did the boys send to Dr. Staples' house?

• A fellow student

• Finny

• Gene

• A nearby resident

What does Dr. Stangel inform Gene about Finny's leg?

• It is not broken.

• It needs amputation.

• It is broken again but cleaner than before.

• It is completely healed.

What does Gene do after the crowd disperses?

• He calls his parents.

• He sneaks off to the infirmary.

• He goes to sleep.

• He leaves the campus.

How does Finny react when Gene visits him at night?

• He is happy to see Gene.

• He asks Gene to leave.

• He accuses Gene of coming to break something else.

• He ignores Gene.

What does Gene refrain from doing when Finny falls out of bed?

• Laughing

• Entering the room to help Finny

• Leaving the room

• Calling for help

What does Gene do throughout the night after visiting Finny?

• He sleeps peacefully.

• He wanders the campus.

• He studies for exams.

• He writes a letter.

What does Gene imagine about the stadium walls?

• They are crumbling.

• They can speak powerful things.

• They are haunted.

• They are invisible.

What does Gene find in his room the next morning?

• A note from Dr. Stangel

• A new book

• A letter from Finny

• A broken window

Why did Finny keep telling Gene there was no war?

• He was confused.

• He was in denial.

• He wanted to protect Gene.

• He could not be a part of it.