Quiz on Doris Lessing's 'Through the Tunnel'

What does Jerry feel when he is not with his mother?

• Joy

• Contrition

• Fear

• Excitement

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Match the following descriptions with what the boy sees as he descends to the bay.

• A dense area filled with trees

• A sandy beach

• A view of tall buildings in the distance

• A scoop of moving bluish green water fringed with white

• A vibrant scene of the ocean with waves

• A city skyline

• A stretch of golden grains by the water

• A forest

How does the boy feel when he is with the other boys?

• Lonely

• Accepted

• Angry

• Confused

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What did Jerry see when he dived and touched the rock?

• A school of fish.

• A barrier wall.

• A treasure chest.

• A sunken ship.

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How did Jerry feel when he failed to swim through the gap?

• Relieved

• Indifferent

• Panicked

• Excited

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What did Jerry say in French while holding his fingers round his ears?

• "Merci! Au revoir!"

• "Bonjour! Merci!"

• "Salut! Merci!"

• "Bonjour! Au revoir!"

Jerry (a)   after adjusting the goggles.

• Climbed a tree
• Swam to the shore
• Dived into the water
• Built a sandcastle

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How did Jerry feel after holding his breath for two minutes?

• Disappointed

• Proud

• Anxious

• Confused

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How does Jerry feel when he first attempts to swim through the tunnel?

• Confident and relaxed

• Frightened and dizzy

• Excited and happy

• Angry and frustrated

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Jerry's ability to stay underwater suggests that he has become (a)  

• He has become more fearful
• He has become more confident
• He has become more reckless
• He has become more dependent

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