Phineas and the Narrator's Rivalry

The narrator describes a morning at the beach with Phineas, followed by a return to Devon where he fails a trigonometry test. The narrator reflects on his academic rivalry with Phineas, realizing a deeper enmity. Despite this, they continue their summer activities at Devon. The story culminates in a significant incident at a tree, highlighting the complexities of their friendship and rivalry.

What was the narrator's initial expectation of dawn?

• A grand fanfare over the ocean

• A quiet and peaceful morning

• A stormy and dark sky

• A bright and sunny day

How does the morning sky transform as time passes?

• It gradually fills with vibrant colors

• It remains gray and lifeless

• It turns into a stormy scene

• It becomes darker and more ominous

What activity does Phineas suggest after waking up?

• Going for a run

• Having breakfast

• A morning swim

• Studying for exams

What is the narrator's main concern regarding his academics?

• Losing his scholarship

• Not being able to graduate

• Missing a class

• Failing his trigonometry test

What does Phineas accuse the narrator of wanting to achieve?

• Traveling the world

• Winning a sports trophy

• Being the head of the class

• Becoming the best athlete

What realization does the narrator come to about his relationship with Phineas?

• Phineas wants to help him succeed

• They are best friends without any rivalry

• Phineas is jealous of his academic success

• There is a hidden rivalry between them

How does the narrator's approach to his studies change?

• He becomes more relaxed

• He loses interest completely

• He decides to drop out

• He becomes exceptionally dedicated

Despite their rivalry, how do the narrator and Phineas interact?

• They stop talking to each other

• They become fierce enemies

• They maintain a complex friendship

• They become distant and cold

What internal conflict does the narrator face regarding Phineas?

• Whether to confront Phineas about his feelings

• Whether to trust Phineas completely

• Whether to end their friendship

• Whether to confess his jealousy

What significant event changes the dynamics of the narrator's relationship with Phineas?

• Phineas falls from a tree

• Phineas wins a major sports event

• The narrator excels in his exams

• They have a major argument