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What happens to the narrator when he returns to school after spending the night at the beach with Finny?
Gene fails his exam because he should have been studying.
What is the narrator's goal for his school career?
He wants to be valedictorian.
What does the narrator think Finny feels about his goal to become valedictorian?
The narrator thinks Finny wants to outshine him and doesn't support his goal.
What does the narrator believe Finny is trying to do, and why?
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What does the narrator dedicate himself to?
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Academically, Gene ______ Finny and athletically, Finny is the ______.
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What happens to the narrator when he returns to school after spending the night at the beach with Finny?
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What is the narrator's goal for his school career?
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What does the narrator think Finny feels about his goal to become valedictorian?
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What does the narrator believe Finny is trying to do? Why?
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What does the narrator dedicate himself to?
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How do Finny and the narrator compare academically and athletically?
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What does Finny say will happen the night before the French final exam?
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How does the narrator react to the 'Super Suicide Society of Summer Session' meeting? What does Finny tell him to do and why?
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What does the narrator realize about him and Finny?
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What does Finny want to do the night of the Super Suicide Society of Summer Session meeting at the tree?
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What happens to Finny the night of the Super Suicide Society of Summer Session meeting?
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What two realizations does Gene have about his relationship with Phineas?
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What did Gene and Phineas argue about?
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What does the author mean by describing Chet as 'weakened by the very geniuses of his interest in learning'?
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What happened to Finny? How does the narrator feel?
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What does the narrator do one evening when dressing for dinner?
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When Finny is in the hospital, what does the doctor tell Gene about Finny's condition?
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How does the narrator react to the news that Finny can't play sports again?
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What does the narrator want to tell Finny when he is in the hospital? Does he?
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What does the narrator do while passing through Boston on his way back to Devon?
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What does Gene tell Finny when he visits him in Boston? How does Finny react? What does the narrator say to try to make things better?
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Who is Brinker Hadly?
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Who is Quackenbush? What happens between him and the narrator? What causes this to happen?
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What happens when the narrator returns to Devon from his visit with Finny in Boston?
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Why did the narrator decide to be assistant crew manager?
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How does Finny react to the news that Gene is assistant crew manager? What does he tell the narrator that he must do until Finny returns to school?
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Study Notes
Chapter 4 Highlights
- Gene returns to school after a night at the beach with Finny and fails his exam, indicating a lack of focus on academics.
- Gene aspires to be valedictorian, highlighting his strong academic ambitions.
- The narrator suspects Finny wants to hinder his academic success, reflecting Gene's insecurities and competitive nature.
- Gene believes Finny is sabotaging him out of jealousy regarding his grades.
- Dedication to outperform Finny academically becomes a driving force for Gene.
- Gene excels in academics while Finny excels in athletics, showcasing their differing strengths.
- Finny confidently predicts Gene will pass the upcoming French exam without studying, revealing his faith in Gene’s abilities.
- The narrator is eager to join the "Super Suicide Society" meeting but is advised by Finny to focus on studying instead.
- A realization dawns on Gene that he and Finny share special traits, indicating a deeper connection.
- Finny wants to leap from a tree branch together during the meeting, symbolizing a bond of adventure and friendship.
- An accident occurs when Finny falls from the tree and injures his leg, altering their dynamics.
- Gene comes to terms with the complexity of his feelings toward Finny, contemplating jealousy and possible sabotage.
Chapter 5 Highlights
- Finny’s injury is severe, resulting in a broken leg, causing Gene immense guilt.
- Gene dons Finny’s clothes, expressing a desire to embody his friend’s spirit.
- The doctor informs Gene that Finny can never participate in sports again, a devastating blow to both characters.
- Gene grapples with guilt and sorrow regarding Finny’s situation, reflecting on his role in the accident.
- He desires to confess his responsibility for Finny’s fall but is unable to voice this truth during his hospital visit.
- On the way back to Devon, Gene stops at Finny’s home, struggling with the need to disclose his feelings of guilt.
- When Gene visits Finny, he reveals his belief that he caused the fall, but Finny refuses to accept this, complicating their relationship.
Chapter 6 Highlights
- Brinker Hadly is introduced as a character who occupies Leper's former room, indicating his role in the social dynamics at Devon.
- Gene encounters Quackenbush, the crew team manager, resulting in a fight triggered by insults regarding Gene’s athletic inclinations and character.
- Upon returning to Devon from Boston, Gene faces reprimand from the dorm dean for breaking curfew by playing poker.
- Gene decides against participating in sports, opting to be the assistant crew manager to cope with his guilt over Finny’s injury.
- Finny reacts negatively upon learning of Gene’s role in crew, insisting Gene must take his sports place until he can return, reflecting their friendship's tensions and Gene's sense of purpose.
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