A Separate Peace Chapter 1

Front

What significant event occurs at the tree in Chapter 1?

Back

Gene and Finny jump off of it.

Front

What time of year does the narrator visit Devon's campus?

Back

November.

Front

Who claims that Gene's jump is better than Finny's?

Back

Leper.

Front

Who is the leader of the club in Chapter 1?

Back

Finny.

Front

Where is the narrator visiting in Chapter 1?

Back

Devon's Campus.

Front

What does the tree symbolize in the story?

Back

The tree symbolizes the loss of innocence and the transition to adulthood.

Front

How does Gene feel about Finny's athletic abilities?

Back

Gene admires Finny's athleticism but also feels jealousy.

Front

What is the relationship between Gene and Finny?

Back

Their relationship is complex, marked by friendship, rivalry, and envy.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in Chapter 1?

Back

The setting establishes the mood and foreshadows the events of the story.

Front

What does Finny's character represent in the novel?

Back

Finny represents freedom, innocence, and the ideal of youth.