Chapter 4

What is this chapter mainly about?

Gene and Phineas wake up on the beach, and Gene sees dawn for the first time. How is dawn described?

Gene is jealous of Finny's athletic ability, and Finny accuses Gene of studying too much. What does Gene realize about their friendship?

What was a second thing Gene realized about Finny?

What happens when Finny and Gene attempt to jump into the river together from the tree limb?

Find the section where Gene realizes Finny wants him to fail. Gene believes "Finny had deliberately set out to wreck my studies."

What does "deliberately" mean in this context?

Is there anything that you are unsure about in this chapter?