The Ravine Comprehension

What is the setting of the story The Ravine?

• Hawaii, in a ravine, down a dangerous trail, on a Tuesday in July

• Tahiti, near a small pond, and a large ocean

• Hawaii, near a waterfall, on a Wednesday in September

• Jamaica, near a pond, in a jungle surrounded by mountains

Which event is the inciting incident that is presented to the reader during the exposition of the story?

• Vinny went to the ravine without his mother's permission.

• Vinny didn't want to show his friends he was afraid.

• Vinny was in love with Starlene, but did not want Joe-Boy to find out.

• A 14 year old boy disappeared in the ravine and his body was never found.

Which characters jumped off the 15 foot ledge? Check all that are correct.

• Vinny

• Joe-Boy

• Starlene

• Mo

What is the conflict in the story?

• Vinny must decide whether or not to take a trip to the ravine with his friends.

• Mo must decide whether or not to jump "man-style" into the pond.

• Vinny has to decide whether or not to jump off of the high ledge.

• Vinny's mother has to decide whether or not to punish Vinny for disobeying her.

Who jumped off the high ledge first?

• Vinny

• Starlene

• Mo

• Joe-Boy

Why did Vinny think Starlene was dangerous and disrespectful?

• She kissed Joe-Boy underwater.

• She thought the goddess took Butchie to be her prince.

• She stayed underwater for a while and came up laughing.

• She rubbed a cross on her forehead before jumping.

Which character is described as someone who "is afraid of nothing"?

• Vinny

• Mo

• Joe-Boy

• Starlene

Which character jumped off the 50 foot precipice with arms and legs spread out up until the last moment?

• Joe-Boy

• Vinny

• Mo

• Starlene

What excuse did Vinny use for not jumping off the high ledge?

• He felt at peace and calm after he jumped off the lower ledge.

• He did not want to be taken by the goddess.

• He said his mom ran his life.

• He said the water was too cold.

Why does Vinny have an urge to fly like a glider, or a bird, or a leaf when he looks down into the ravine from the precipice?

• The goddess will take him if he can fly.

• If he can fly there would be nothing to fear.

• He could fly out of the ravine and never see his friends again.

• He could fly over the ravine and look for the dead boy's body.