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What was deserted at Devon?
What was deserted at Devon?
peace
What number winter session was this?
What number winter session was this?
163rd
How many young teachers had gone to war?
How many young teachers had gone to war?
5
What teacher had on the Naval Ensigns uniform?
What teacher had on the Naval Ensigns uniform?
What was their hymn?
What was their hymn?
If you broke ___________, they broke ____________.
If you broke ___________, they broke ____________.
How many people were at Devon winter session?
How many people were at Devon winter session?
Who took Leper Lepellier's room?
Who took Leper Lepellier's room?
What had Leper collected in the summer?
What had Leper collected in the summer?
Where did Gene have an appointment that he was late for?
Where did Gene have an appointment that he was late for?
Match the two rivers separated by a dam at Devon:
Match the two rivers separated by a dam at Devon:
On Gene's way to the crew house, why does he have to stop and remember something?
On Gene's way to the crew house, why does he have to stop and remember something?
Who was Gene meeting with at the crew house?
Who was Gene meeting with at the crew house?
What job did Gene want?
What job did Gene want?
What did Quackenbush tell Gene to get while he was working?
What did Quackenbush tell Gene to get while he was working?
What is Gene's last name which Quackenbush called him?
What is Gene's last name which Quackenbush called him?
What did Gene do to Quackenbush?
What did Gene do to Quackenbush?
Who was a tall and British teacher that was not happy with Gene? What was he mad at?
Who was a tall and British teacher that was not happy with Gene? What was he mad at?
Who calls Gene long distance?
Who calls Gene long distance?
What did Finny ask?
What did Finny ask?
What did he tell Gene about sports?
What did he tell Gene about sports?
Why did Gene feel a sense of freedom? What did he realize?
Why did Gene feel a sense of freedom? What did he realize?
Study Notes
Key Themes and Events
- Devon School atmosphere is marked by peace and emptiness, reflecting the impact of World War II.
- The winter session marked is the 163rd, highlighting the school's longstanding tradition.
Faculty and Students
- Five young teachers had enlisted and gone to war, signifying the school's connection to the broader conflict.
- Mr. Pike is noted for wearing the Naval Ensigns Uniform, representing the military's reach into the school environment.
Student Activities and Dynamics
- The school hymn is "Dear Lord and Father of mankind forgive our foolish ways," emphasizing a theme of reflection and forgiveness.
- Brinker Hadley emerges as the dominant student, taking over Leper Lepellier's room, indicating social hierarchy among the boys.
Character Development
- Leper has a growing passion for collecting snails, suggesting themes of innocence and isolation.
- Gene is late to an appointment at the Crew House on the Naguamsett River, which is described as polluted, contrasting with Devon River's freshness.
Gene's Internal Conflict
- Gene is reminded of Finny’s grace while attempting to reach the Crew House, illustrating his deep admiration and conflict regarding their friendship.
- His confrontation with Quackenbush reveals underlying tensions; Gene desires the Assistant Senior Crew Manager position, often assigned to less capable students.
Conflict and Resolution
- Gene strikes Quackenbush during their scuffle, representing his struggle with identity and latent aggression.
- Mr. Ludsbury confronts Gene about improper behavior during summer sessions, indicating authority and discipline in the school.
Personal Connections
- Finny, calling Gene long-distance, inquires about his roommate, maintaining their connection despite separation.
- Finny insists on continuing to be active in sports through Gene, cementing their bond and Gene's internal conflict over his own ambitions.
Thematic Reflections
- Gene derives a sense of freedom from progressing towards embodying Finny's essence, highlighting themes of identity and friendship amidst the backdrop of war and loss.
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Description
Explore the key themes and events in 'A Separate Peace' as they relate to the atmosphere of Devon School during World War II. This quiz examines character dynamics and significant moments that highlight innocence and social hierarchy among the boys.
