Vocab
greenhouse for growing and displaying plants
conservatory
Who is the narrator of the story?
Gene
What is the name of the school in this story?
Devon
What does Finny wear that he should be wearing at the headmasters tea?
a pink shirt
What is Finny wearing now?
a walking cast
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
indignant
Who is the person who doesn't like following the rules?
Finny
What years does this take place in?
1942
What did Mr. Patch Withers offer the Upper Middle class?
tea
What, at first, does Gene conclude that Leper has done?
escaped from the enemy
honored with respect due to age, character, or achievement inured
venerable
Who was the new substitute Headmaster for the summer?
Mr. Patch Withers
What region in the United States does this story take place?
New England
What was the name of the summer session that was a success from the start?
The Super Suicide Society of the Summer Session
What does Gene kick over during his argument with Leper?
a chair
adaptability or responsiveness to new situations
suppleness
Who was the substitute housemaster for the summer?
Mr. Prud'homme
Where does Finny fall into after Gene bounces him of the tree?
the water
What sport did Finny break the record in without evening practicing?
swimming
What does Leper confess to having?
Hallucinations
mutual hatred or ill will
enmity
Who is a quiet, peaceful, nature loving boy?
Leper
Where does Brinker take Gene and Finny?
Assembly Hall
What do the boys ride on to get to the beach?
bikes
Gene blames Leper's madness on what?
the army