Context Clue Quiz: “The Winner” & “The Bass, the River, and Shei

The crowd erupted in cheers as the victor stepped onto the podium. What does victor mean?

• Loser

• Spectator

• Winner

• Coach

He walked with a swagger, clearly proud of his accomplishment. What does swagger mean?

• Limp

• Confident walk

• Slow pace

• Nervous glance

The boy’s modesty surprised everyone, considering how much he had achieved. What does modesty mean?

• Arrogance

• Shyness

• Humility

• Confidence

His demeanor changed when he realized he was being watched. What does demeanor mean?

• Appearance

• Behavior

• Clothing

• Voice

Sheila Mant was aloof, barely acknowledging his attempts at conversation. What does aloof mean?

• Friendly

• Distant

• Curious

• Talkative

The narrator was torn between impressing Sheila and catching the bass. What does torn mean in this context?

• Ripped

• Confused

• Divided in decision

• Angry

The bass tugged on the line with relentless strength. What does relentless mean?

• Weak

• Occasional

• Gentle

• Persistent

He tried to conceal the fishing rod so Sheila wouldn’t notice. What does conceal mean?

• Show

• Hide

• Break

• Fix

The river was calm, its surface glimmering in the moonlight. What does glimmering mean?

• Shaking

• Shining faintly

• Flowing quickly

• Bubbling

Looking back, he felt a pang of regret for letting the bass go. What does pang mean?

• Burst

• Hint

• Sudden feeling

• Memory