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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. What does Finny confess he's wanted to do?

2. Gene notes that Finny is no uncomfortable with Gene __________ him.

3. Finny admits that he chose not to believe in the war because he couldn't ________ in it.

4. Who is the target of the fight during this chapter, once it's realized he continues to change sides?

5. What happened to cause #166?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Finny say about the war?

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

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

4. Why does Leper decide to enlist in the war?

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

6. What does the cryptic telegram reveal?

7. What eventually happens when the boys realize what Finny is doing in #49?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of jealousy is one that comes up often in the story itself. Longing for something that someone else has is natural, but it can have tragic consequences.

Part 1: Describe the jealousy that Gene and Finny feel.

Part 2: What does the jealousy of these two characters seem to cause for them and for their lives?

Part 3: What other ways is jealousy shown to affect the other characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

It is Gene who feels responsible for Finny's fall, and the guilt follows him throughout the book.

Part 1: What happened to case Gene's guilt about Finny's fall?

Part 2: Do you think Gene caused Finny to fall? Why or why not?

Part 3: Even though Finny tells Gene that it wasn't his fault, why can't Gene let go of his guilt?

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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