WorksheetsQuiz on 'The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant'
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How did the narrator feel about Sheila Mant?
He was infatuated with her
He disliked her
He was indifferent
He was afraid of her
What activity did Sheila Mant often do on the float?
Sunbathing
Reading
Fishing
Swimming
What was Sheila's attitude when lying on the diving board?
Pensive
Excited
Angry
Joyful
What did the narrator do when he saw Sheila on the diving board?
Climbed the diving board and did his best tuck
Walked away quietly
Called out to her
Ignored her
What was the narrator's emotional state when trying to ask Sheila out?
Agonized indecision
Calm and collected
Confident and assured
Indifferent
What does "epitome" mean as used in the text?
A) A summary of a book
B) A type of clothing
C) Embodiment; one that is representative of a type or class
D) A type of food
What did the character hear that was described as a "splashing sound"?
Frogs
Bass
Ducks
Waves
What is a "middle thwart" according to the text?
A type of fish
A musical instrument
A brace across the middle of a canoe
A fishing rod
What did the character do with the rod when Sheila Mant turned around?
He picked it up
He left it alone
He threw it overboard
He hid it under the seat
What did the character consider as a "love's tribute"?
A bouquet of flowers
A box of chocolates
Forty or so dollars
A handwritten letter
What did the character do to make the rod less conspicuous?
Painted it
Hid it under a blanket
Pushed it back through his legs
Covered it with leaves
What caused the water to ripple in the story?
A large fish jumping
A strong wind
A passing boat
A sudden rainstorm
What did the narrator do to keep the bass in the middle of the river?
Used a motorboat
Paddled the canoe
Swam alongside it
Threw a net
What was the narrator's reaction to the pull on the stern?
It was easy to manage
It threw them off balance
It was ignored
It was enjoyable
What did the narrator do when the canoe veered left and scraped bottom?
Pushed the paddle down and shoved
Jumped into the water
Called for help
Let the canoe drift
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