Question

What fact would you select to support your understanding of "Through the Tunnel?"

In "Through the Tunnel," Jerry does not feel as emotionally close to his mother as he does to his father.

In "Through the Tunnel," swimming through the tunnel is important to Jerry because he wants to impress the older boys.

In "Through the Tunnel," Jerry does not challenge himself.

In "Through the Tunnel," Jerry does feel as emotionally close to his mother as he does to his father.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

In Doris Lessing's "Through the Tunnel," Jerry becomes annoyed when the older kids ignore him and decides he will cross the tunnel like they had done to impress them.

He goes to great lengths to achieve his goal: he weighed himself with rocks to practice holding his breath and, when her mother announced they were leaving soon, he swam under it even though he has not truly ready.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. In "Through the Tunnel," swimming through the tunnel is important to Jerry because he wants to impress the older boys. Jerry is a boy who would do almost anything to become a friend with someone. Hope this answers the question.