The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant Reading Quiz

How old was the narrator when the events of the story took place?

• Twelve

• Fourteen

• Sixteen

• Eighteen

What activity did Sheila Mant spend her days doing on the float?

• Reading books

• Sunbathing

• Fishing

• Playing softball

What did the narrator do to try to get Sheila Mant's attention?

• Played the guitar

• Climbed the diving board and did his best tuck and a half

• Wrote her a letter

• Gave her flowers

What did the narrator ask Sheila Mant to do?

• Go fishing

• Go to a band in Dixford

• Go swimming

• Play softball

What did the narrator mount on the canoe?

• A fishing rod

• A motor

• A radio

• A spinning rod

What did the narrator consider doing to avoid appearing dumb in front of Sheila?

• Pushing the canoe closer to shore.

• Dumping the equipment overboard.

• Carefully sliding the rod into some branches.

• All of the above.

What did the narrator do when the bass was about to get away?

• Stood up and started jumping

• Pulled the canoe up on shore.

• Reached down for the rod and cut the line with a penknife.

• Let the bass go.

What did the narrator feel when the moon was out?

• A sense of calm and peace.

• A tug on their heart, not just from Sheila but from the bass and the environment.

• Fear and anxiety.

• Excitement and joy.