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What is Ravine ?
A deep, narrow valley made by running water
What is Haole?
A white person or non-native Hawaiian
What is Gnarly ?
Something with many knots or rough, bumpy areas
What is Decomposing ?
Starting to decay and fall apart
Who are the four characters who hike into the ravine?
. Vinny, Joe-Boy, Mo, Starlene
Why are the kids nervous about the pond?
A boy drowned there two weeks earlier
What does Starlene believe happened to the dead boy?
. He was taken by a goddess
What does Vinny’s mother warn him about the pond?
That it is haunted
. How does Vinny feel during most of the story?
Nervous and pressured
The boy who has allegedly drowned.
Butchie
The qualities shown by a character, such as physical traits or expressions of personality.
character traits
The height of the cliff Butchie died from?
50 feet
The state in which "The Ravine" takes place.
Hawaii
How does Joe-Boy tease Vinny on the trail?
By saying he’s stepping where the dead boy stepped
How long ago did the boy drown?
Two weeks and one day ago
What does Vinny notice when he leaves the ravine at the end?
A. His friends are laughing at him
B. The island’s landscape looks beautiful and new to him
C. He wants to come back again
D. The goddess speaks to him
The island’s landscape looks beautiful and new to him
Why does Vinny decide not to jump at the end?
A. He listens to his mother’s warning
B. He is too tired
C. He gets distracted by the view
D. Starlene tells him not to
Answer: A
What does Vinny’s dad say about facing fears?
A. Stay away from dangerous places
B. If you fall off a horse, you get back on
C. Never trust legends
D. Jump first before you think
Answer: B
What trick does Starlene use when jumping from the cliff?
A. She covers her eyes with her hands
B. She wears goggles
C. She holds her breath for one minute
D. She puts a leaf in her mouth to block water
Answer: D
What do the search and rescue divers fail to find?
A. The boy’s shoes
B. The boy’s body
C. The boy’s backpack
D. The boy’s towel
B. The boy’s body
Vinny’s mother tells him not to go to the pond, and the legend also warns of danger. Which theme does this represent?
A. Peer Pressure
B. Respect for Warnings and Beliefs
C. Courage vs. Fear
D. Dealing with Tragedy
B. Respect for Warnings and Beliefs
What theme is shown when Vinny’s friends encourage him to jump even though he doesn’t want to?
A. Personal Growth
B. Peer Pressure
C. Respect for Warnings
D. Courage vs. Fear
B. Peer Pressure
What word best describes how Vinny feels about peer pressure?
A. Proud
B. Curious
C. Uncomfortable
D. Angry
C. Uncomfortable
Who is described as “afraid of nothing”?
A. Vinny
B. Joe-Boy
C. Mo
D. Starlene
C. Mo
How does Vinny feel when he sees the footprint in the mud?
A. Excited
B. Proud
C. Uneasy and creeped out
D. Curious
C. Uneasy and creeped out
Answer: C
At the end, Vinny does not jump but feels peaceful about his decision. Which theme does this show?
A. Peer Pressure
B. Courage vs. Fear
C. Personal Growth
D. Respect for Warnings
C. Personal Growth
The drowning of Butchie shows the characters that life is fragile and precious. Which lesson is this?
A. Dealing with Tragedy
B. Personal Growth
C. Courage vs. Fear
D. Peer Pressure
A. Dealing with Tragedy
Write a creative poem that describes Mr. Solis as a teacher and highlights the lessons students can learn from him
Mhmmm
The ability to face fear or danger
Why is Vinny’s final decision at the end of the story considered an example of true courage?
A. Because he overcame his fear of heights and jumped
B. Because he listened to his friends instead of his mother
C. Because he chose not to jump, even though his friends pressured him
D. Because he wanted to impress Starlene by being different
C. Because he chose not to jump, even though his friends pressured him