In The Seventh Man , the wave represents:

b. Life’s unpredictability and fear

How do both protagonists ultimately face their fears?

b. By confronting them directly

How does the setting in Through the Tunnel contribute to the story’s tension?

b. The bay is dangerous and remote

c. The sea is calm and peaceful

d. The water is shallow and safe

How does the ocean play a key role in both stories?

b. It serves as a challenge for the protagonists

What is Jerry’s goal in Through the Tunnel ?

c. To swim through an underwater tunnel

a. To make friends with the local boys

Why does the seventh man feel guilty?

d. He didn’t warn the villagers about the typhoon

How does Jerry prepare for his challenge?

a. He practices holding his breath

b. He gets advice from his mother

c. He learns from the local boys

What event forces the seventh man to confront his fear?

c. A conversation with a friend

What does Jerry do after completing his goal?

d. Celebrates with the local boys

How does the wave symbolize fear in The Seventh Man ?

b. It is unpredictable and uncontrollable

a. It destroys everything it touches

c. It represents natural beauty

What do Jerry and the seventh man have in common?

d. They both confront their fears alone

b. They both face life-threatening challenges

c. They both lose someone they love

How do the climactic moments in both stories differ?

a. Jerry’s involves personal growth; the seventh man’s involves acceptance of loss

b. Both involve dangerous underwater challenges

c. Jerry’s is about teamwork; the seventh man’s is about solitude

What is the seventh man’s initial reaction when he sees the wave approaching?

a. He tries to pull K. to safety

What motivates the seventh man to return to his hometown?

a. A desire to confront his past

How does Jerry's relationship with the local boys change by the end of the story?

b. He no longer feels the need to be accepted by them

a. He becomes close friends with them

c. They help him overcome his fears

d. They challenge him to another swim

What lesson does the seventh man learn by the end of the story?

c. To confront and accept his fears

a. To never return to his hometown

b. To avoid danger at all costs

d. To rely on others for support

How does the eye of the storm in The Seventh Man contribute to the story’s tension?

a. It provides a false sense of security

b. It signals the end of danger

c. It causes confusion among the characters

How does the setting in Through the Tunnel change as Jerry progresses in his journey?

b. It grows darker and more dangerous

c. It becomes peaceful and calm

d. It shifts to a different location

What event marks the turning point in Through the Tunnel ?

d. Jerry’s successful swim through the tunnel

a. Jerry buying swimming goggles

b. Jerry seeing the local boys dive

c. Jerry finding the tunnel’s entrance

What event marks the turning point in The Seventh Man ?

c. The discovery of K.’s paintings

a. The seventh man moving to Nagano

Why does Jerry practice holding his breath?

b. To prepare for swimming through the tunnel

c. To prove his skill to his mother

How does the wave in The Seventh Man continue to haunt him?

a. Through recurring nightmares

d. By reappearing in other locations

How does the resolution differ between the two stories?

a. Jerry gains confidence; the seventh man gains peace

b. Both characters feel defeated

c. Jerry and the seventh man both avoid danger

d. Jerry remains unchanged; the seventh man transforms

What similar decision do both protagonists make?

c. To confront their challenges alone

What can readers learn about fear from both stories?

b. Fear can be overcome with time and effort

a. Fear is always a sign of weakness

c. Fear should be avoided at all costs

d. Fear is a natural part of life and should be embraced

How does the author use imagery in Through the Tunnel ?

b. To create a vivid picture of the underwater tunnel

a. To describe Jerry’s relationship with his mother

c. To highlight the local boys’ friendship

d. To describe Jerry’s feelings of isolation

What advice does the seventh man offer about fear at the end of his story?

b. Confront fear to prevent losing yourself

d. Fear should be shared with others

Through the Tunnel vs. The Seventh Man: Compare & Contrast

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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Through the Tunnel vs. The Seventh Man: Compare & Contrast

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What motivates Jerry to swim through the tunnel?

Why does the seventh man leave his hometown?

How does Jerry’s mother show trust in him?

What is K.’s main talent in The Seventh Man?

What physical characteristic distinguishes the seventh man?

What theme is explored in both stories?

In Through the Tunnel, the tunnel most likely symbolizes:

In The Seventh Man, the wave represents:

Which story focuses more on self-discovery?

How do both protagonists ultimately face their fears?

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