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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 sends Gene a note to gather Finny's things?

2. What does the doctor reveal later to Gene?

3. What does Leper confess to having?

4. Whose memory is considered to be perfect?

5. What does Finny say he deplores?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Leper's explanation for his desertion of the Army?

2. What do Gene and the other boys volunteer to do to support the war effort?

3. Describe the scene in the Butt Room.

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

5. What does Gene offer as an explanation for his disheveled appearance when Finny returns?

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

7. What does the cryptic telegram reveal?

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

9. Why does Finny suddenly begin to believe that the war is real?

10. Where is the secret Christmas Location that Leper refers to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The trial that seeks to prove Gene's guilt in Finny's accident is a haunting scene that seems to have numerous outcomes, beyond that which occurs in the Assembly Room.

Part 1: Describe what happens during the trial scene between Finny, Gene, and the others present.

Part 2: How does the trial affect Gene?

Part 3: How does the trial affect Finny?

Essay Topic 2

From the very beginning, we learn that Gene will be the narrator from the story, but as with any narrator, a reader must question whether they can be trusted or not.

Part 1: Do you think Gene is a reliable narrator? Why or why not?

Part 2: In realizing that Gene might not be the most reliable narrator, how does this change your perception of the story and of Gene and Finny?

Part 3: What other character might prove to be a more reliable narrator? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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