Question

chapter 3 - the other door
coraline opens the small door again and finds a dark tunnel leading somewhere new.

1. what does the authors description of the tunnel reveal about coralines emotions?

a she is hesitant yet drawn toward discovery.
b she is fearless and overconfident.
c she feels calm and comfortable.
d she is confused but uninterested.
(rl.8.3)

1. which sentence best supports the idea that the setting feels unsettling?

a the tunnel seems to stretch endlessly.
b coraline hears laughter behind her.
c the walls are covered in bright flowers.
d the floor feels warm and inviting.
(rl.8.1)

1. what theme does the author begin to develop by describing coralines discovery of the door?

a the lure of something new can hide potential risk.
b dreams are more powerful than reality.
c people imagine danger where none exists.
d rules should never be questioned.
(rl.8.2)

Explanation:

1. The tunnel is described as dark, which can imply hesitation, but Coraline opens the door again, showing a draw toward discovery.
2. A tunnel that seems to stretch endlessly creates an unsettling feeling as it is an unknown and potentially limitless space.
3. The discovery of a new door (and tunnel) that is dark (suggesting potential risk) while being new (lure) aligns with the theme that something new can hide risk.

Answer:

1. A. She is hesitant yet drawn toward discovery.
2. A. The tunnel seems to stretch endlessly.
3. A. The lure of something new can hide potential risk.