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What was the rule about opening the meetings?
What was the rule about opening the meetings?
To open the meeting you had to jump off the tree
What is Gene's reaction to this rule?
What is Gene's reaction to this rule?
He dislikes it
What sport is Finny disgusted about having to play?
What sport is Finny disgusted about having to play?
Badminton
What sport does Finny invent?
What sport does Finny invent?
Explain what the Lepellier Refusal is.
Explain what the Lepellier Refusal is.
How does Gene remember America during the war?
How does Gene remember America during the war?
What does Finny do on A. Hopkins Parker, 1940?
What does Finny do on A. Hopkins Parker, 1940?
What is shocking about Finny's response to breaking the record?
What is shocking about Finny's response to breaking the record?
What details do we get about Finny's athletic ability?
What details do we get about Finny's athletic ability?
Where does Finny propose they go that requires a few hours bike ride?
Where does Finny propose they go that requires a few hours bike ride?
When Finny and Gene are walking along the boardwalk, what does Gene notice other people are doing?
When Finny and Gene are walking along the boardwalk, what does Gene notice other people are doing?
What does Finny say to Gene that makes him feel uncomfortable?
What does Finny say to Gene that makes him feel uncomfortable?
Flashcards
What was the rule for opening meetings?
What was the rule for opening meetings?
To open a meeting, you had to jump off a tree.
How did Gene feel about the meeting rule?
How did Gene feel about the meeting rule?
Gene disliked the tree-jumping rule for opening meetings.
What sport did Finny dislike?
What sport did Finny dislike?
Finny found badminton boring and disliked the sport.
What sport did Finny invent?
What sport did Finny invent?
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What is the Lepellier Refusal?
What is the Lepellier Refusal?
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How well did Gene remember America during the war?
How well did Gene remember America during the war?
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What did Finny do on A. Hopkins Parker?
What did Finny do on A. Hopkins Parker?
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How did Finny react to breaking the record?
How did Finny react to breaking the record?
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What was Finny's athletic ability like?
What was Finny's athletic ability like?
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Where did Finny propose going?
Where did Finny propose going?
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What did Gene notice on the boardwalk?
What did Gene notice on the boardwalk?
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What made Gene feel uncomfortable?
What made Gene feel uncomfortable?
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Study Notes
Meeting Opening Rule
- To initiate the meeting, members must jump from the tree into the water.
Gene's Discomfort
- Gene expresses his dislike for the meeting’s opening rule, feeling uneasy about the pressure it creates.
Finny's Disgust
- Finny shows disdain for playing badminton, considering it a lesser sport.
Invention of Blitzball
- Finny invents a new game called Blitzball, showcasing his creativity in sports.
Lepellier Refusal Explanation
- The Lepellier Refusal allows players to decline passes, inspired by Leper's reaction when he exclaimed, "I don't want it."
Memory of Wartime America
- Gene recollects a sense of scarcity and deprivation associated with America during World War II.
Swimming Record Achievement
- Finny breaks the swimming record held by A. Hopkins Parker from 1940, demonstrating his athletic prowess.
Finny’s Modesty
- Finny’s reaction to breaking the record is surprising, as he doesn't want anyone to know about his achievement.
Insights into Finny's Athleticism
- Finny’s athletic ability is highlighted as exceptional, positioning him as a standout athlete among his peers.
Proposal of a Beach Trip
- Finny suggests going to the beach, which requires a couple of hours of cycling, reflecting his adventurous spirit.
Attention from Bystanders
- Gene notices that other people on the boardwalk are fixated on Finny, indicating his charm and charisma.
Uncomfortable Best Pal Moment
- Finny refers to Gene as his "best pal," a statement that causes discomfort for Gene, hinting at complex emotions within their friendship.
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