Anne and her friends decide to dramatize the story of Elaine from Tennyson's poem. Anne takes on the role of Elaine, but the barge she is on begins to leak, putting her in danger. She is rescued by Gilbert Blythe, leading to a tense interaction between them. The incident teaches Anne a lesson about the perils of romanticism.

Why does Anne feel it's ridiculous for her to play Elaine?

• Because she doesn't like acting

• Because she has red hair

• Because she can't swim

• Because she is afraid of water

What does Anne use to hold her hair in place?

• A silver hairpin

• A floral headband

• A golden tiara

• A black velvet ribbon

What is the main reason Anne and her friends decide to dramatize Elaine?

• They want to impress their teacher

• They are bored and looking for something to do

• They are inspired by Tennyson's poem

• They want to practice for a school play

What happens to the flat while Anne is drifting down the pond?

• It catches fire

• It gets stuck in the mud

• It starts leaking

• It flips over

How does Anne manage to escape the sinking flat?

• She swims to shore

• She uses a life jacket

• She climbs onto a bridge pile

• She is rescued by a fisherman

Who comes to Anne's rescue while she is stranded on the bridge pile?

• Matthew Cuthbert

• Diana Barry

• Mrs. Lynde

• Gilbert Blythe

What lesson does Anne learn from her experience as Elaine?

• To practice swimming more

• To avoid being too romantic

• To always carry a life jacket

• To never trust her friends