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