Through the Tunnel vs. The Seventh Man: Compare & Contrast

1. What motivates Jerry to swim through the tunnel?

• a. To impress the local boys

• b. To prove his independence

• c. To show off to his mother

• d. To overcome his fear of water

Why does the seventh man leave his hometown?

• a. To escape his parents

• b. To find a new job

• c. To escape memories of the wave

• d. To live with his relatives

How does Jerry’s mother show trust in him?

• a. She allows him to play with the local boys

• b. She buys him new swimming gear

• c. She lets him go to the wild bay alone

• d. She teaches him how to swim

What is K.’s main talent in The Seventh Man?

• a. Swimming

• b. Writing

• c. Painting

• d. Fishing

What physical characteristic distinguishes the seventh man?

• a. He is unusually tall

• b. He has a scar across his eye

• c. He walks with a limp

• d. He has a deep voice

What theme is explored in both stories?

• a. Friendship

• b. Overcoming fear

• c. Betrayal

• d. Family loyalty

In Through the Tunnel, the tunnel most likely symbolizes:

• a. Danger

• b. Independence and maturity

• c. Loneliness

• d. Friendship

In The Seventh Man, the wave represents:

• a. Childhood joy

• b. Life’s unpredictability and fear

• c. Nature’s beauty

• d. Success

Which story focuses more on self-discovery?

• a. Through the Tunnel

• b. The Seventh Man

• c. Both equally

• d. Neither

How do both protagonists ultimately face their fears?

• a. By relying on others

• b. By confronting them directly

• c. By ignoring them

• d. By running away from them