The Mermaid of Black Conch" by Monique Roffey

1 What is the condition of David Baptiste's hair?

• A) Blonde

• B) Grey

• C) Black

• D) Brown

2 When did the events of the story take place?

• A) 1966

• B) 1976

• C) 1986

• D) 1996

3 Where did David Baptiste encounter the mermaid?

• A) Lake

• B) River

• C) Caribbean Sea

• D) Atlantic Ocean

4 What did David Baptiste use to anchor his boat near the jagged rocks?

• A) Rope

• B) Chain

• C) Guitar

• D) Anchor

5 What instrument did David Baptiste bring with him on his fishing trips?

• A) Guitar

• B) Violin

• C) Flute

• D) Piano

6 What time of day did David Baptiste prefer to go fishing?

• A) Noon

• B) Evening

• C) Early morning

• D) Midnight

7 How did David Baptiste feel when he first saw the mermaid?

• A) Excited

• B) Scared

• C) Indifferent

• D) Angry

8 What colour was the top half of the mermaid?

• A) Blue

• B) Red

• C) Green

• D) Yellow

9 What did David Baptiste feel in his stomach when he saw the mermaid?

• A) Joy

• B) Fear and wonder

• C) Anger

• D) Sadness

10 What did David Baptiste do when he saw the mermaid for the first time?

• A) Fainted

• B) Sang to her

• C) Ran away

• D) Called for help