Which event leads to Finny's second major injury?

• A. Falling down the staircase
• B. Falling from a tree
• C. Slipping on ice
• D. Slipping in the bathroom

Answer: (A)

This question tests your memory of the sequence of Finny’s injuries and how the story marks his second major setback. Finny’s life is defined by two dramatic accidents, and understanding which event is which helps you see how the narrative builds its themes of innocence, rivalry, and vulnerability.

The second major injury happens when Finny falls down the staircase. That fall ends his athletic career for good and shifts the story toward the consequences of secrecy, guilt, and the loss of that carefree innocence he represents. The other events—falling from a tree, slipping on ice, or slipping in the bathroom—either describe the first major accident or are not depicted as the pivotal second injury in the text. The staircase fall is the moment that concretes the second major injury in the plot.