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Which trait best describes Vinny at the beginning of the story?
A) Brave
B) Fearful
C) Reckless
D) Responsible
B) Fearful
Which sentence shows the correct use of commas?
A) Because, their brains are not fully developed teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
B) Because their brains, are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
C) Because their brains are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
D) Because their brains are not fully developed teens, often experience more embarrassment than adults.
C) Because their brains are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What can you infer about Vinny in paragraphs 5–18 of “The Ravine”?
A) Vinny does not like to get dirty.
B) Vinny is afraid to go to the pond.
C) Vinny does not think Joe-Boy is a good friend.
D) Vinny is worried about Mo and Starlene.
B) Vinny is afraid to go to the pond.
Which detail best shows that Joe-Boy is impulsive?
A) He listens to Vinny.
B) He rushes into the ravine
C) He asks questions
D) He stays behind
B) He rushes into the ravine
Which evidence best supports the theme?
A) Vinny enter the ravine quickly
B) Joe-Boy stays home
C) Vinny faces consequences for his actions
D) The setting is dangerous
C) Vinny faces consequences for his actions
What is Joe-Boy most concerned about?
A) Impressing others
B) Following rules
C) Exploring new places
D) Winning a challenge
A) Impressing others
This is one of two questions. Which two quotations from “The Ravine” best support that Vinny is afraid of the pond?
A) Vinny scowled. Sometimes Joe-Boy was a big fat babooze. (paragraph 12)
B) They slid down the trail. Mud oozed between Vinny’s toes. (paragraph 13)
C) Mo and Starlene were out of sight now, the trail ahead having cut back. (paragraph 13)
D) He wondered why it didn’t seem to bother anyone else. (paragraph 18)
A) Vinny scowled. Sometimes Joe-Boy was a big fat babooze. (paragraph 12)
This is other of one of two questions. Which two quotations from “The Ravine” best support that Vinny is afarid of the pond?
A) They slid down the trail. Mud oozed between Vinny’s toes. (paragraph 13)
B) Mo and Starlene were out of sight now, the trail ahead having cut back. (paragraph 13)
C) He wondered why it didn’t seem to bother anyone else. (paragraph 18)
D) Vinny winced. He didn’t want to be here. (paragraph 15)
D) Vinny winced. He didn’t want to be here. (paragraph 15)
What lesson does Vinny begin to learn by the end of the story?
A) Rules are not important
B) Fear should always stop you
C) Actions have consequences
D) Adventure is always safe
C) Actions have consequences
Why does the author include both characters with different traits?
A) To confuse the reader
B) To show how different choices affect outcomes
C) to make the story longer
D) To describe the setting
B) To show how different choices affect outcomes
Where does the setting take place?
A) Forest
B) Ravine
C) School
D) Park
In “The Ravine,” which word or phrase from paragraph 31 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word murky?
A) large boulder
B) brown water
C) pond
D) waterfall
B) brown water
(Part 1) Select the one of two words that best describe how Vinny feels at the end of “The Ravine.”
A) boastful
B) calm
C) curious
D) embarrassed
B) calm
How do Vinny and Joe-Boy’s differences impact the story’s conflict?
A) They avoid the problem completely
B) Their differences increase the tension
C) They solve the problem immediately
D) They ignore each other
B) Their differences increase the tension
Which statement best compares the two characters?
A) Vinny is cautious, Joe-Boy is reckless
B) Vinny is impulsive, Joe-Boy is thoughtful
C) Both characters are identical
D) Joe-Boy never changes
A) Vinny is cautious, Joe-Boy is reckless
What is the main conflict of the story?
A) Vinny wants to leave town
B) The boys disagree about going into the ravine
C) Joe-Boy gets lost
D) There is a storm coming
B) The boys disagree about going into the ravine
(Part 2) Select the one of two words that best describe how Vinny feels at the end of “The Ravine.”
A) boastful
B) curious
C) embarrassed
D) relieved
D) relieved
In “The Ravine,” which detail indicates that Vinny’s friends do not agree with the choice he made?
A) They tell him that they don’t agree.
B) They do not speak to him.
C) They shout and wave at him.
D) They laugh and joke with each other.
B) They do not speak to him.
Which statement best explains how Vinny changes?
A) He becomes more careless
B) He learns to think before acting
C) He stops talking to Joe-Boy
D) He avoids all challenges
B) He learns to think before acting
Which trait best describes Starlene
A) Reckless
B) Thoughtful
C) Careless
D) Impatient
B) Thoughtful
Which sentence best describes a similarity between Vinny and Joe-Boy?
A) Both are always cautious
B) Both are curious about the ravine
C) Both refuse to take risks
D) Both avoid each other
B) Both are curious about the ravine
Which quote best explains the main conflict in “The Ravine”?
A) Spending time with other kids becomes a top priority.
B) Some people have especially reactive pain-response systems.
C) Social pain hurts, but it also makes us nicer.
D) Fitting in becomes essential.
D) Fitting in becomes essential.
How does Vinny react to danger compared to Joe-Boy?
A) He acts without thinking
B) He becomes more reckless
C) He hesitates and thinks carefully
D) He ignores the danger
C) He hesitates and thinks carefully
What theme is developed through the contrast between Vinny and Joe-Boy?
A) Friendship is unimportant
B) Taking risks always leads to success
C) Courage must be balanced with caution
D) Rules should always be broken
C) Courage must be balanced with caution
How does Starlene usually respond to risky situations?
A) She rushes in
B) She ignores them
C) She thinks carefully before acting
D) She encourages others to take risks
C) She thinks carefully before acting