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'Through the Tunnel' Read and Respond

'Through the Tunnel' Read and Respond

Assessment

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English

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Tara Warrington

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the MAIN theme of the story 'Through the Tunnel'?

A young boy's journey to independence and self-discovery

A mother's struggle to let go of her child

The dangers of swimming in unfamiliar waters

The bond between a mother and her son

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the main reason why Jerry wants to go to the wild bay instead of the usual beach?

He is bored of the usual beach

He wants to explore the rocks and the bay

He wants to meet new friends

He wants to impress his mother

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What does Jerry's mother worry about when she lets him go to the wild bay alone?

That he might get lost

That he might never return

That he might not be safe without her

That he might not have fun

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

How does Jerry feel when he first joins the local boys at the bay?

Accepted and happy

Nervous and desperate

Confident and proud

Lonely and isolated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary INTERNAL conflict that Jerry faces in "Through the Tunnel"?

His fear of disappointing his mother

His struggle between childhood safety and the desire for maturity

His physical weakness compared to the local boys

His inability to communicate with the native boys

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What motivates Jerry to practice holding his breath and swimming through the tunnel?

A desire to prove that he's better than the local boys

A need to overcome his fear of the water

A longing to achieve something difficult

A wish to impress his mother

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of Jerry's nosebleeds in the story?

They symbolize his physical struggle and determination

They indicate his fear and anxiety

They show his lack of preparation

They represent his emotional struggle

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