9th Literature Review

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.

At the end of the story, Jerry bragged to his mother that he _____ .

• could hold his breath for two to three minutes

• made friends with some foreign boys

• met a girl and was in love

• swam through a tunnel under the bay

At the end of the story, Jerry feels

• disappointed and ashamed

• proud and satisfied

• excited and proud

• defiant and sullen

By the end of the story Jerry has lost interest in the cave because he

• knows he has attained his goal

• succumbs to his mother's pressure

• understands his efforts were pointless

• realizes how dangerous the tunnel is

How does the main character prepare himself to swim through the tunnel?

• Puts on plenty of sunscreen.

• Eats a big breakfast.

• Practices holding his breath for longer and longer times.

• Swims as far out in the ocean as he can.

The wild bay is described as

• plain and safe
• colorful with monstrous rocks
• fun 
• a place to relax

What might be a Big Idea of "Through the Tunnel?" The Big Idea is the same as "theme" (what the story is about, but goes deeper than just plot).

• A boy rejecting his mother's authority

• A boy giving in to peer pressure

• A boy trying to grow up and gain independence

• A mother trying to control her son's life and failing

What inspires Jerry to go swimming through the tunnel?

• He saw other boys doing it.

• His mom said he couldn't.

• He wanted to show off his swimming skills to a girl he met.

• He was bored.

As soon as he came through the tunnel, the main character wanted to ____.

• go to be with the older boys.

• go tell his mother.

• go celebrate his achievement.

• go back to the villa and lie down.

According to the dialogue in the story, the relationship between Jerry and his mother ___________.

• shows how Jerry is resentful of his mother.

• demonstrates how young boys like to deceive their mothers.

• is a caring relationship

• is fragile and shows signs of tension.