Through the Tunnel
Which country is the setting to this story?
France
Which historical event was the setting to the story?
Who is the protagonist of Evacuation Order #19?
Mrs. Hayashi
Which pets did Mrs. Hayashi bury in the backyard because she wouldn't be able to care for them?
White Dog
Explain how Mrs. Hayashi demonstrated RESILIENCE in her experience.
She worked hard, protected her children, and remained strong despite moving to a prison camp.
True or False: Jerry and his mother had never vacationed at this spot before.
False: The text says it was a "beach he knew so well from other years."
Approximately how many individuals of Japanese-American descent were affected by the evacuation order from the American government?
120,000
Explain why Mrs. Hayashi’s husband is not present to help her pack.
He had been arrested earlier.
Describe the internal conflict Jerry faces when choosing between the "wild bay" and the "safe beach".
Jerry wanted to experience adventure and independence at the wild bay, but he also wanted to care for his widowed mother at the safe beach.
Explain how Jerry demonstrated RESILIENCE in his experience.
Jerry did not stop trying to hold his breath long enough despite the boys leaving him, his nosebleeds, and not having goggles.
What is this simile describing--
"like discolored monsters under the surface"?
rocks under the water
Why were duffel bags unavailable for purchase throughout the town?
All the Japanese-American families had purchased them as they prepared to move from their homes into the prison camps.
Identify one specific trait for Jerry and one for his mother that illustrates why they share a close bond.
Jerry was an only child. Jerry's mom was a widow and single mother.
Were the nosebleeds a new occurrence or something Jerry had dealt with before?
They were new and should have caused Jerry to reconsider his actions.
Explain the symbolism of the tunnel.
The tunnel symbolizess growth from childhood to adulthood (maturity) or dependence to independence.
When the other boys dove into the water, what was the specific number Jerry counted to before they finally surfaced on the other side of the tunnel?
160 seconds
Identify at least three ways that the store owner, Joe Lundy, demonstrated empathy for Mrs. Hayashi’s difficult situation.
commented on her glasses
commented on her dress
did not require payment for the supplies
gave caramel candies for children
Who acted as "like a foolish dog"?
Jerry trying to get the attention of the boys on the rock.
Was the conflict regarding Jerry's demand for goggles a common occurrence in their relationship, or was it an isolated incident?.
It was an isolated or unique incident for Jerry to disrespect his mother.
Explain why the map in the boy's room titled "One World, One War" is considered ironic in the context of the story, Evacuation Order #19.
Mrs. Hayashi was not a citizen of any world because America and Japan did not claim her as a citizen.
In the end, why did Jerry no longer think that going to the bay was important?
Jerry had accomplished his goal of swimming through the tunnel.
How many years passed before Mrs. Hayashi was able to return to her home after the war ended?
About 3 years (3 years and 4 months)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which specific piece of art did Mrs. Hayashi place at the very top of her packing box to signify its importance to her?
picture of Jesus
Explain the symbolism of the nosebleeds.
The nosebleeds symbolize the pain of growing up.