The Ravine HMH

Which of the following describes the climax of the story?

• Vinny stands at the edge of the ravine trying to decide whether to jump.

• Vinny decides he must jump or his friend will laugh at him.

• Viny feels nervous and scared, and he doesn't jump.

• Vinny feels at peace and decides that he doesn't have to jump.

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What is most important about the setting of the story?

• It is a deep jungle pond.

• It is a jungle ravine in Hawaii.

• It is a place where a boy died.

• It's muddy and slippery.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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ravine

• downward movement

• to mock, make fun of

• huge, enormous

• a deep narrow gorge with steep sides

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How does Vinny change by the end of the story?

• He becomes too embarrassed and decides to not jump

• He becomes brave enough to jump

• He learns that it is OK to say no to your friends

• He does whatever his friends tell him to do

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

• The Legend of the Stone Goddess

• A boy died in the ravine 2 weeks before

• The Ravine is dark and scary

• Joe-Boy and Starlene are dating

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What is he most important about the setting of "The Ravine"?

• The location looks uninhabited

• It is a jungle ravine in Hawaii

• It was a place where a boy died

• It is muddy and Slippery

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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What was the Author's Purpose in writing this story?

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What is the main theme of 'The Ravine'?

• A) Courage and self-discovery

• B) Friendship and loyalty

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Mystery and suspense

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• A) Joe-Boy

• B) Starlene

• C) Vinny

• D) Mo

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What literary device is used when describing the ravine as 'a deep, dark chasm'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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