Through the Tunnel

Where is Jerry and his mother vacationing?

• A mountain resort

• A city beach

• A rural lake

• A seaside Village

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Why does Jerry prefer the secluded beach over the popular one?

• It has better restaurants

• • It is less crowded and feels more adventurous

• • It is closer to their accommodation

• It has better shopping

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What special skill do the local boys at the secluded beach have?

• They can dive from great heights

• They can swim through a dangerous underwater tunnel

• They can surf incredibly well

• They can hold their breath under water for a long time

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What motivates Jerry to swim through the tunnel?

• To win a competition

• To impress his mother

• To prove his swimming skills and achieve a personal goal

•  To escape from his mother

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What does Jerry do to prepare for swimming through the tunnel?

• He takes swimming lessons

• He practices breath control and trains intensively

• He reads about swimming techniques

• He watches videos of professional swimmers

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6. Jerry’s mother is supportive of his desire to swim through the tunnel.

• True

• False

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Jerry finds swimming through the tunnel to be an easy task.

• True

• False

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After swimming through the tunnel, Jerry feels a sense of accomplishment.

• True

• False

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The local boys are impressed with Jerry’s attempt to swim through the tunnel.

• True

• False

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The story ends with Jerry celebrating his success with a party.

• True

• False

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