Who is the Crew Captain of the Rowing team?

• A. Cliff Quackenbush
• B. Gene
• C. Finny
• D. Leper

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing who leads the rowing team and holds the official authority on the crew. Cliff Quackenbush is described as the captain of the Crew, the student who runs practices, makes lineup decisions, and enforces rules for the team. This leadership role is a clear marker of his position, and his controlling, sometimes aggressive behavior illustrates what it means to be in charge within the Devon School’s sports culture. Gene is a friend and participant in school life but not the captain, Finny is an exceptionally talented athlete in other areas and not the rowing team’s leader, and Leper is another friend who later shifts focus away from rowing. So the correct interpretation is that Cliff Quackenbush holds the Crew Captain role.