Question

I have a few questions about the book, 'A Separate Peace.'

1. Why does Gene train for the 1944 Olympics?
A. Gene has always dreamed of competing in the Olympics.
B. Gene will compete for Finny since Finny cannot because of his leg.
C. Gene is competing with Finny to get on the Olympic team.
D. Gene figures being in the Olympics will keep him from going to war.
(I think it's B.)

2. Gene wants to visit the tree by the river and the "unusually hard" marble stairs.

What is this an example of?
A. allusion
B. conflict
C. foreshadowing
D. metaphor
(I think it's C.)

Answer 1

Your thinking is correct.

Answer 2

Thanks! Would you mind checking a couple of more. This is the last time I can take the test before having to get it reset.

If you can help me out, here are a couple more.

1. What does Gene's apprehensiveness to jump from the tree, his competition with Finny, and his fear about going against the rules make him?
A. Smart
B. Cowardly
C. Cautious
D. Insecure
(I think it's C.)

2. Why is it impossible for readers to know how Finny really feels about not being able to participate in athletics after his fall?
A. Finny is in denial and believes he'll be able to play sports again.
B. Gene narrates the story, so readers don't know what Finny is thinking.
C. Finny is too upset and angry to talk about his feelings after the accident.
D. Gene thinks Finny will be okay, so Gene doesn't ask Finny how he feels about it.
(I'm almost positive this one is B.)

3. Why is the Winter Session at Devon more structured and by-the-book than the Summer Session?
A. Winter is bleak and there isn't much to do around Devon.
B. The Devon tradition of rules and routines was broken over the summer.
C. The war has started, and everyone has become more serious.
D. The young, fun teachers have all left for the war.
(I've got no clue with this one.)

Answer 3

@wwhitlock

Answer 4

Your choices are good. The war is a concern about the war is a theme of the book. There is really no mention of young fun teachers. So the answer seems to be the only other one referencing the war.

Answer 5

Thanks for your help! :)

Answer 6

for anyone looking for the correct answers they are
b ,c ,d, b, b, in that order on these questions