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

2. Gene feels ____ when he trains with Finny.

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

4. What does Finny decide to throw?

5. What happened to cause #166?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the cryptic telegram reveal?

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

4. What does Gene realize about Finny as he is being carried away by the others?

5. What does Finny say about the war?

6. Describe the scene in the Butt Room.

7. What does Gene note when he is making up Finny's bed for him?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

With World War II looming in the background of this novel, the darker nature of the world outside of Devon is hard to escape.

Part 1: What does World War II symbolize in this novel?

Part 2: What is the significance of World War II to each of the characters in the novel?

Part 3: How does the war relate to the title of this book?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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