10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What does Gene initially believe is Finny's true motivation for spending time with him and distracting him from his studies?
2. What happens to Finny as a direct result of the incident at the tree?
3. How does Finny respond when Gene attempts to confess that he caused the fall?
4. What role does Leper Lepellier play in the events that lead to the tribunal?
5. What is the immediate cause of Finny's death?
6. Why does Gene feel unable to cry at Finny's funeral?
7. What does Gene identify as the true enemy he fought at Devon School?
8. How does Gene's perspective on war change by the end of the novel?
9. What does Gene's decision to wear Finny's clothes reveal about his sense of identity?
10. What does the novel suggest about the relationship between guilt and confession?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
