"Through the Tunnel" Part 1

Why are Jerry and his mother at the beach?

• They're on vacation.

• They're moving to the coast of France.

• They're moving to the coast of Africa.

• They're grieving the loss of Jerry's father.

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Why is Jerry’s mother hesitant to let him explore the beach on his own?

• Jerry is too young.

• Jerry can't be trusted.

• Jerry's mother is over protective.

• Jerry's mother is afraid of losing him.

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Who did Jerry encounter while on his own?

• a group of native women swimming at a nearby beach

• a group of native men swimming at a nearby beach

• a group of native boys and girls swimming at a nearby beach

• a group of native boys swimming at a nearby beach

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Why couldn’t Jerry keep up with the other boys?

• He swims too slowly.

• He doesn't know where they are when they disappear.

• He can't hold his breath long enough.

• The boys are purposefully trying to stay away from him.

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What did Jerry do to get the boys’ attention?

• He began to splash and kick in the water.

• He swam faster.

• He held his breath for long periods of time.

• He dived off of the huge rock.

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Why did Jerry feel rejected?

• The boys laughed at him.

• The boys ignored him

• The boys swam away from him.

• The boys mimicked him.

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Why did Jerry demand his mother buy him some goggles?

• So, he could keep up with the other boys.

• Because he was frustrated

• So, he could swim faster

• The salt water was stinging his eyes.

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