English I "Through the Tunnel"

What is the name of the main character?

• Jimmy

• Johnny

• Jeffrey

• Jerry

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Where does the story probably take place?

• England

• United States

• France

• Germany

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How old is the main character?

• 15

• 9

• 11

• 13

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On the first day of their vacation, the main character goes ____.

• with his mother to the "safe" beach.

• by himself to the "wild" side of the bay.

• with the older boys and dives off of the rocks.

• to the store with his mother.

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Who is the author of this short story?

• Doris Day

• Doris Lender

• Doris Lessing

• Doris Lemming

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The main character counted to ___ as he watched the older boys complete the tunnel swim.

• 100

• 120

• 140

• 160

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What does the main character's father do?

• He is a business man.

• He works in another country.

• He is wealthy and does not work.

• none of these answers is correct

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On the 2nd day, the main character convinces his mother to go to the store and and buy him some ____ .

• better swimming trunks

• goggles

• cigarettes

• snacks and drinks

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When the main character is at the bay, he can see his mother's umbrella on the "safe" beach. He thinks it looks like ____.

• a slice of orange peel

• a gumdrop

• a lemon wedge

• a mushroom

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What does the main character do immediately after the boys leave the bay?

• He practices breathing.

• He has a snack and a drink.

• He curses loudly at them.

• He cries.

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