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WorksheetsA Separate Peace: Final Novel Review
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
True or False: John Knowles was born in West Virginia but set his novels in New England.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: John Knowles served as a pilot in World War II.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: John Knowles attended the Devon School, an elite boarding school, in New Hampshire.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: During World War II, the draft age was lowered to 18.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: Although the U.S. entered World War II, day to day life for Americans at home was NOT affected.
TRUE
FALSE
Who said it? "Why the hell should I think about you? Did you ever think about me?... Like a savage underneath" (145).
Finny
Gene
Brinker
Leper
Who said it? "I'll bet he cracked up, didn't he? Leper found out the army was just too much for him" (157).
Finny
Gene
Mr. Hadley
Brinker
Who said it? "Your war memories will be with you forever, you'll be asked about them thousands of times after the war is over" (199).
Finny
Gene
Leper
Mr. Hadley
Most of the story is told in this form:
present
literal
flashback
figurative
During the war, boarding schools placed a great deal of emphasis on ______________ and preparing seniors for war.
physical training
rowing on the crew team
manners
academics
Which of the following is a rule of "blitzball?"
There is no tackling.
There is no running.
There are no teams.
There are no rules in blitzball.
Upon returning to his old school, what TWO places does the now grown Gene want to see?
the gym
the marble stairs
the tree
the Butt Room
The summer session takes place during what year?
1942
1945
1965
1939
What is Finny's "mantra?"
"Ducks fly together."
"We are the boys of summer."
"You always win at sports."
"Carpe Diem!"
What does Gene identify as the "moment in history" that defined him?
World War I
World War II
Finny falling from the tree.
Leaving the south to live in New England.
What school record does Finny break?
sprinting
wrestling
blitzball
swimming
Gene's internal conflict is mostly his...
insecurity
arrogance
impulsivity
shyness
Why does Gene believe Finny is distracting him from studying?
Finny is inconsiderate and doesn't care about Gene's grades.
Finny needs Gene to help him.
Finny is insecure and cannot jump out of the tree by himself.
Finny is trying to sabotage Gene because he is jealous.
When Finny is in the infirmary the FIRST time, what does Gene lie about?
Not being at the tree when Finny fell
Trying to reach out and grab Finny when he fell
Leper being the one who shook the tree limb
Gene never lied to Finny.
Who moves into Leper's room once the winter session begins?
Brinker
Chet
Gene
Finny
What part of campus does Gene compare to "a dungeon?"
under his bed
the gym
the Butt Room
the crew house
Why doesn't Leper help the boys shovel snow off the train tracks?
Leper is protesting the war.
Leper is skiing and looking for beaver dams.
Leper is afraid of trains.
Leper is swimming and looking for snails.
Identify TWO traits that define Leper.
introverted
aggressive
humorous
naturalist
Who does Finny claim created the "fake" war?
fat old men
skinny old men
Germans
the British
How does Finny respond to Gene's confession?
Finny denies it.
Finny screams at Gene.
Finny laughs it off.
Finny has no reaction.
Even though Brinker is popular, why is Gene not interested in hanging out with Brinker at the start of the winter session?
Brinker doesn't take school seriously.
Brinker cannot replace Finny.
Brinker represents the end of the summer session
Brinker is only interested in sports and the war.
Why does Finny tell Gene regarding sports?
Gene must play because Finny cannot.
Gene cannot play if Finny can't.
Gene must continue the tradition of blitzball.
Gene must beat Finny's swimming record.
When Brinker FIRST states Gene intentionally hurt Finny, what tone does he use?
Brinker is trying to intimidate Gene.
Brinker feels sorry for Gene.
Brinker is joking and being sarcastic.
Brinker is aggressive and angry.
Why does Gene decide NOT to enlist?
Gene thinks Finny needs him.
Gene is afraid to go to war.
Gene thinks Finny will try to enlist if he does.
Gene wants to protest the war.
Why does Leper enlist in the war?
He is inspired by Brinker.
He doesn't want to stay at Devon.
He views recruitment propaganda of ski troops.
He wants to make his parents proud of him.
Why does Gene suggest Brinker's enlistment would have had a greater impact on the other boys?
Brinker is a coward.
Brinker has a stronger presence at the school.
Everyone hates Brinkers.
Brinker wants to quit school.
What winter "tradition" does Phineas invent?
the great Blitzball race
the winter carnival
Oktoberfest
a snowball fight
What was Finny's intention in creating the winter carnival?
the carnival distracted the boys from the war
the carnival distracted the boys from thinking about enlistment
the carnival helped alleviate the boredom of winter
All of the above
What event interrupts the carefree mood of the winter carnival?
Leper had been killed in action.
Leper sends Gene a telegram saying he escaped.
Leper sends Finny a telegram saying he escaped.
Leper is creeping in the bushes and spying.
Leper reveals he is discharged from the army because
He is deemed mentally unstable
He is deemed physically handicapped.
He is deemed too lazy for war.
He is unable to fire a gun.
Why does Leper refer to Gene as a "savage underneath?"
Gene pretends he is Leper's friend but bullies Leper.
Gene pretends to be Finny's friend, but he sabotages Finny's grades.
Gene pretends to be mentally sound, but he is also hallucinating like Leper.
Gene pretends to be Finny's friend but purposely caused the fall at the tree.
Why does Gene run away from Leper and tells him to "shut up?"
Leper's stories of the military frighten Gene.
Leper is lying and making up stories.
Leper tells Gene that Finny doesn't really care about him.
Gene is jealous that Leper was able to enlist.
What event confirmed the reality of war for Finny?
reading the newspapers
listening to the radio
seeing Leper in the bushes
listening to Mr. Hadley's war stories
Why does Brinker hold a mock trial?
Brinker wants Finny to admit Gene intentionally hurt him.
Brinker wants Gene to admit he intentionally hurt Finny.
Brinker wants to destroy Gene and Finny's friendship so Gene will enlist.
All of the above.
When first questioned by Brinker, what does Finny try to do?
run away
ignore the questions
incriminate Gene
protect Gene
Who is Brinker's surprise witness?
his father
Finny
Leper
Gene
Finny runs out of the mock trial and the Assembly Hall because...
Finny wants to prove he can still move on his own.
Finny cannot face the truth that Leper may reveal.
Finny can't think of anymore fake answers.
All of the above.
Upon breaking his leg for the second time, what reality does Finny finally face?
He is going to be drafted.
The war has made Leper insane.
Gene did shake the tree branch.
He is never going to play sports again.
What truth does Finny reveal to Gene concerning his conspiracy of the war?
Finny made it up because he knew he wouldn't be able to serve.
Finny made it up because he's afraid Gene will enlist and leave.
Finny made it up because he is afraid to be drafted.
Finny made it up to help Leper feel better.
Why does Gene insist Finny would be "no good" at war?
Finny can't maintain his focus.
Finny can't run.
Finny is too optimistic.
Finny hasn't studied enough.
At the end of Chapter 12, why does Gene reveal he did NOT cry at Finny's funeral?
Gene felt responsible for Finny's death,and he felt guilty for crying.
Gene is embarrassed to cry in front of others.
Gene knew Finny wouldn't want him to cry.
Gene felt that part of himself died with Finny, and he couldn't cry for himself.
The jeeps and troops taking over Devon symbolize...
the end of innocence and reality of war
the rebirth of innocence and end of war
the patriotism felt by Americans during this time
the strict academic environment of the Devon School
How does Mr. Hadley feels about Brinker and Gene's plans following graduation?
Mr. Hadley is ashamed that they are not protesting the war.
Mr. Hadley implies that the Navy and Coast Guard are not as dangerous and therefore not honorable
Mr. Hadley implies that the boys should not enlist but continue their education.
Mr. Hadley is proud of his son and Gene's choices and congratulates them both.
What do Brinker and Finny both believe about war?
The war is not real and created by fat old men.
Young people are forced to fight because of older people's actions and decisions.
Young people have more energy and pride and are meant to serve others.
They both believe enlisting in the Navy is the safest choice.
How does World War II serve as a symbol in the novel?
WW II represents the patriotism of young people
WW II represents the loss of innocence and childhood beliefs
WW II represents all the evil and hatred in the world
WW II represents the need for people to respect each others' differences
Identify the FOS: "I had all the time in the world."
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
idiom
Identify the FOS: "Slowly he was driven beneath a blizzard of snowballs."
metaphor
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personification
hyperbole
Identify the FOS: "If Phineas had been sitting here in this pool of guilt, how would he have felt?"
metaphor
simile
idiom
hyperbole
Identify the FOS: "There was a brief interruption, brief as a drum beat, in the continuous flow of his walk."
metaphor
simile
personification
idiom
Identify the FOS: "Our footsteps fell guiltily on the marble floor."
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
Identify the FOS: "The Summer Session closed... to me it seemed irresolutely suspended."
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
Identify the FOS: "What's everyone beating around the bush for?"
metaphor
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hyperbole
idiom
Identify the FOS: "I felt like a wild man who had stumbled in from the jungle."
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