"Through the Tunnel" Flashcard Review

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What does the word 'minute' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Myriads of minute fish, the length of his fingernail, were drifting through the water.'?

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Extremely small

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In literature, what does 'vision' or the ability to 'see' often symbolize?

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Understanding

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What is Jerry's 'ordinary world' in 'Through the Tunnel'?

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The safe beach

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Why is Jerry not accepted into the group of French boys?

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He does not speak their language, he is desperate for their attention, and he can’t follow them through the rock.

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What is an example of internal conflict in 'Through the Tunnel'?

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'And he almost ran after her again, feeling it unbearable that she go by herself, but he did not.'

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What does the term 'internal conflict' refer to in literature?

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A struggle occurring within a character's mind.

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What is the significance of the safe beach in Jerry's journey?

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It represents his comfort zone and the beginning of his transformation.

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How does Jerry's experience with the goggles symbolize his growth?

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The goggles allow him to see the underwater world clearly, representing his newfound understanding.

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What role do the French boys play in Jerry's development?

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They represent the challenge and desire for acceptance that drives Jerry to prove himself.

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What does the phrase 'the impact of the water broke the rubber-enclosed vacuum' illustrate?

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It illustrates a moment of crisis and the fragility of Jerry's situation.