Through the Tunnel Review Game

What is the theme, or central idea, of “Through the Tunnel”?

• a boy’s rejection of his mother’s opinions

• an individual’s struggle to assert his/her own authority

• a mother’s failure to guide her son

• a child’s vulnerability to destructive peer pressure

Which of the following details would be most useful in answering questions about Jerry’s motivation in “Through the Tunnel”?

• “And yet, as he ran, he looked back over his shoulder at the wild bay; and all morning, as he played on the safe beach, he was thinking of it.”

• “The boys were gathering up their bits of clothing and running off along the shore to another promontory. They were leaving to get away from him.”

• “He knew he must find his way through that cave, or hole, or tunnel, and out the other side.”

• “He took the edges of the hole in his hands and drew himself into it, wriggling his shoulders in sidewise as he remembered he must, kicking himself along with his feet.”

What is the main conflict in 'Through the Tunnel'?

• A) Jerry vs. his mother

• B) Jerry vs. nature

• C) Jerry vs. himself

• D) Jerry vs. the local boys

Which literary device is most prominent in 'Through the Tunnel'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Symbolism

What does the tunnel symbolize in the story?

• A) Jerry's fear

• B) Jerry's journey to adulthood

• C) Jerry's relationship with his mother

• D) Jerry's isolation

How does Jerry prepare for his challenge in the story?

• A) By practicing holding his breath

• B) By asking the local boys for help

• C) By reading about underwater swimming

• D) By watching videos

What is the setting of 'Through the Tunnel'?

• A) A busy city

• B) A quiet village

• C) A beach and underwater tunnel

• D) A mountain range

Which of the following best describes Jerry's character development?

• A) He becomes more dependent on his mother

• B) He learns to overcome his fears

• C) He becomes more rebellious

• D) He learns to socialize with others

What is the tone of 'Through the Tunnel'?

• A) Humorous

• B) Suspenseful

• C) Melancholic

• D) Joyful

Which sentence from the story best illustrates Jerry's determination?

• A) 'He was scared of the dark water.'

• B) 'He swam back to shore, defeated.'

• C) 'He was determined to succeed, no matter the cost.'

• D) 'He decided to give up and go home.'