A SEPARATE PEACE

CHAPTER 2
1. Vocabulary : relate the words with their corresponding meaning
Clamouring Permissive
Commendable To exclaim insistently and noisily
Swift Sudden
Compliance One who gives aid to wrongdoing by
pretending not to know/notice
Eloquence The act of complying with a wish,
request or demand
Inane Deep and dull in sound
Indulgent Admirable
Resonant Incapable of serious, connected thought
Scatterbrained Fluent, forceful speech
Stunned Lacking sense or ideas; empty or void
Conniver Shocked
Gassy Characterised by many words but little
content
2. What question do YOU think it is important to ask about the story so far? Ask at least 4 Wh-
questions.
3. The boys have broken a rule. What is the rule they break and how does Finny explain to Mr.
Prud'homme? You should read pages 21-23 from chapter 2 making sure you understand fully the
event described.
4. a-How does Mr. Prud'homme react to the explanation Finny gives?
b-How does Gene feel about that? Justify and support your answer with evidence.
5. In your own words explain how the masters treated students differently during summer, according to
Gene.
6. Gene mentions: “I think we reminded them(the Masters) of what peace was like, we boys of
sixteen”. Why were the boys of sixteen treated differently from Seniors?
7. a-How does Finny "get away" with wearing a pink shirt?
b-How does Gene feel about it? Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
8. Why is it that the bombs in Central Europe are completely unreal to Gene and his friends at Devon?
9. Where do Gene and Finny go after the tea?
10. How does Finny "practically" save Gene's life?
11. To what extent do you agree to Gene's observation that:
a- “There was no harm in envying even your best friend a little.” Page 25
Write about 150 words. Support your opinion giving clear reasons.