A question about "A Separate Peace"?

Question

* For Gene, jumping from the tree seems to be a way to

a. reject his past life of conformity.

b. gain new respect from his classmates.

c. prepare for military service.

d. give continuity to his life.

What's the answer please!!! Thanks!

Answer 1

Hmmm, I guess it could be b, but I think it is a.  I'm not sure he cares about the classmates respect so much, just Phineas'.  I think he wants to be more like Phineas, who seems more of a nonconformist, so this seems to be the best answer.  a