"The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant"

Front

What does the narrator enjoy doing in his free time?

Back

Fishing.

Front

What does hiding the rod from Sheila's view indicate about the narrator?

Back

He is insecure and does not want Sheila to think bad of him.

Front

What does the quote 'The agonized indecision over what to say, the false starts toward her house and embarrassed retreats' reveal about the narrator?

Back

He is anxious.

Front

What is the basic situation of the story 'The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant'?

Back

A boy loves fishing and Sheila.

Front

What haunts the narrator even more than getting dissed by Sheila Mant?

Back

Losing his prized bass that night.

Front

Define the main theme of 'The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant'.

Back

The conflict between personal passion and romantic interest.

Front

What does the bass symbolize in the story?

Back

The narrator's passion and the choices he must make.

Front

How does the narrator's relationship with Sheila affect his actions?

Back

It causes him to prioritize her opinion over his own interests.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'agonized indecision'?

Back

Oxymoron.

Front

What does the setting of the river represent in the story?

Back

A place of freedom and personal expression.