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WorksheetsThe Ravine Comprehension
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the setting of the story The Ravine?
Hawaii, in a ravine, down a dangerous trail, on a Tuesday in July
Tahiti, near a small pond, and a large ocean
Hawaii, near a waterfall, on a Wednesday in September
Jamaica, near a pond, in a jungle surrounded by mountains
Which event is the inciting incident that is presented to the reader during the exposition of the story?
Vinny went to the ravine without his mother's permission.
Vinny didn't want to show his friends he was afraid.
Vinny was in love with Starlene, but did not want Joe-Boy to find out.
A 14 year old boy disappeared in the ravine and his body was never found.
Which characters jumped off the 15 foot ledge? Check all that are correct.
Vinny
Joe-Boy
Starlene
Mo
What is the conflict in the story?
Vinny must decide whether or not to take a trip to the ravine with his friends.
Mo must decide whether or not to jump "man-style" into the pond.
Vinny has to decide whether or not to jump off of the high ledge.
Vinny's mother has to decide whether or not to punish Vinny for disobeying her.
Who jumped off the high ledge first?
Vinny
Starlene
Mo
Joe-Boy
Why did Vinny think Starlene was dangerous and disrespectful?
She kissed Joe-Boy underwater.
She thought the goddess took Butchie to be her prince.
She stayed underwater for a while and came up laughing.
She rubbed a cross on her forehead before jumping.
Which character is described as someone who "is afraid of nothing"?
Vinny
Mo
Joe-Boy
Starlene
Which character jumped off the 50 foot precipice with arms and legs spread out up until the last moment?
Joe-Boy
Vinny
Mo
Starlene
What excuse did Vinny use for not jumping off the high ledge?
He felt at peace and calm after he jumped off the lower ledge.
He did not want to be taken by the goddess.
He said his mom ran his life.
He said the water was too cold.
Why does Vinny have an urge to fly like a glider, or a bird, or a leaf when he looks down into the ravine from the precipice?
The goddess will take him if he can fly.
If he can fly there would be nothing to fear.
He could fly out of the ravine and never see his friends again.
He could fly over the ravine and look for the dead boy's body.
Which event is the climax of the story?
Vinny calls Joe-Boy an idiot.
Vinny rubs the cross on his chest and spits out the leaf.
Vinny made a big, bold cross on his chest with some mud.
Vinny walks out of the ravine in silence with Joe-Boy, Starlene, and Mo far ahead of him.
How do you know Vinny will walk back down the trail and not jump?
Vinny felt at peace. Completely and totally calm and at peace.
Joe-Boy yelled at him and waved to Vinny looking so small down in the ravine.
Vinny rubbed the cross to a blur and spit out the leaf.
Joe-Boy, Mo, and Starlene told Vinny they would not make fun of him if he did not jump.
How did Vinny's character develop throughout the story? Check all that are correct.
He went from being afraid to say no, to being confident in his own decision making.
He went from disobeying his mom, to letting her run his life.
He went from scared/nervous, to calm and peaceful.
He went from scared of dying, to being grateful to be alive.
How did the story end? (Resolution)
Vinny was no longer friends with Joe-Boy, Mo, and Starlene.
Vinny emerged from the ravine at peace with a new view of the island.
Vinny prayed the peace inside him would never go away.
Vinny got grounded for disobeying his mother.
What is a theme of the story?
Don't be a wimp.
Surround yourself with friends.
Listen to your own conscience.
Be careful what you wish for.
