The Ravine Assessment

What type of text is The Ravine?

• informational

• narrative

• argument

• historical fiction

What clues were given in the story to show that Vinny would not jump?

• He spit out the leaf from his mouth and rubbed the cross on his chest.

• His towel was too muddy.

• He forgot his glasses.

• He is too scared

What detail from the story helps create a mood of danger and death?

• The Ravine was dark and scary

• Joe-boy and Starlene are dating

• a boy died in the ravine 2 weeks before

• the legend of the stone goddess

How do the teens get to the ravine?

• They follow a trail

• They took a boat

• They swam there

• They took a helicopter

What is the primary theme of 'The Ravine'?

• Adventure

• Fear

• Friendship

• Mystery

Which character in 'The Ravine' is most hesitant about jumping?

• Vinny

• Joe-boy

• Starlene

• Mo

What literary device is used to describe the setting in 'The Ravine'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the significance of the cross in 'The Ravine'?

• It represents faith

• It is a family heirloom

• It is a fashion accessory

• It is a good luck charm

How does the author create suspense in 'The Ravine'?

• By using short, choppy sentences

• By describing the characters' thoughts

• By focusing on the setting

• By introducing a mysterious legend

What is the tone of 'The Ravine'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Tense

• Humorous