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Vinny makes a decision: he will not dive off of the cliff. This detail is part of the...
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Part A: How does Vinny’s conversation with his mother contribute to the plot of “The Ravine”?
It reveals his mother’s controlling personality.
It increases Vinny’s sense of danger about the pond
It shows that Vinny breaks his promises.
In “The Ravine,” which word or phrase from paragraph 31 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "murky"?
large boulder
brown water
waterfall
pond
In “The Ravine,” which detail indicates that Vinny’s friends do not agree with the choice he made?
They do not speak to him.
They tell him that they don’t agree.
They shout and wave at him.
They laugh and joke with each other.
How do you think Vinny will react the next time his friends try to persuade him to do something he does not want to do? Cite evidence from the selection to support your answer.
Answers vary
Which of the following is the correct SETTING for the Ravine?
A forest in India
A jungle ravine in Hawaii
A city in France
A small town in Delaware
Which of the following character traits describes Vinny in the beginning of the story?
Smart/Intelligent/Clever
Brave/courageous
Sleepy/Tired
Anxious/scared/nervous
What is a good theme for this story?
Listen to your elders
Be true to yourself
Avoid bad situations
Actions speak louder than words
Definition: Rough or bumpy surfaces, like a tree branch.
Rivulet
Gnarly
Cascade
Ravine
Complete the sentence: I closed my eyes and didn't look down as I crossed ____________________. It was too high!
Precipice
Hank
Hoale
Cascade
If something is Cascading it's:
Falling in stages or over something
On fire
Raining
Attacking Mr.Gerard
Inch by inch Vinny made it to the ledge. He stood, swinging slightly, the tips of his toes one small movement from the precipice. (Paragraph 115) What does the phrase “inch by inch” mean?
Vinny is nervous.
Vinny is thrilled to be there.
Vinny is enjoying the suspense
Vinny is angry.
What is most important about the setting of the story, Ravine?
It is a jungle ravine in Hawaii.
It is muddy and slippery.
It is a deep jungle pond.
It is a place where a boy died.
