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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes into the room after the commotion between Gene and Leper?

2. What did Leper want to avoid by leaving the army?

3. What does Finny want to train Gene for?

4. Where does Finny want Gene to go with him?

5. Where do the students go to smoke?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in the Butt Room.

2. When Gene and Leper get into an argument, what does Leper accuse Gene of?

3. What does Finny do during the snowball fight with Gene and the others?

4. What does Finny decide to do in order to pass the time in the winter?

5. What does Gene do when Finny expresses his shock and disappointment in the idea of Finny enlisting?

6. What was the result of Finny's accident this time?

7. What does Brinker say to Gene about his new living situation?

8. What does Finny say about the war?

9. What does the cryptic telegram reveal?

10. How does Finny response when Gene sneaks in to visit him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Finny and Gene is a complex one, even bordering on codependent in nature, with one having to help the other in order for the other to cope.

Part 1: Describe the ways in which Gene relies on Finny for his sense of self esteem, and vice versa with Finny.

Part 2: Would you consider their friendship healthy or unhealthy? Support your answer.

Part 3: What changes might be made to their friendship that might make it more positive?

Essay Topic 2

The perception of the war is one that seems to change during the novel as well as fluctuate from the start to the finish of the novel.

Part 1: List the people in the novel who support the war. How do they show this support?

Part 2: List the people in the novel who do not support the war. How do they show their displeasure?

Part 3: What do you think the boys think of the war in general? Is this a 'good' or a 'bad' war? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

While Gene is the narrator of the story, it seems most of the action and reaction in the story is related to Finny.

Part 1: Why is Gene the more important character in this novel?

Part 2: Why doesn't Finny make sense as the main character in this book?

Part 3: Is there another character you feel is even more important? Support your answer.

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