A Comprehension Quiz On The Bass, The River And Sheila Mant

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    Indecision means

    • Dislike
    • Uncertainty, not being sure
    • Forever
    • Secretly
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The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant is an interesting read in which we got to read in the past month, and it’s a story that shows us how every decision always has an outcome. This quiz will test your comprehension of the short story, as well as the vocabulary and plot analysis. Take it up to be a step closer to passing your end of term exams.

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  • 2. 

    What part of the plot describes the characters and setting?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "exposition." In a story or plot, the exposition is the part that introduces the characters and setting. It provides necessary background information and sets the stage for the events that will unfold. In this case, all the variations of the word "exposition" given as answer options are correct and refer to the same concept.

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  • 3. 

    The part of the plot that ties up all the loose ends is the ...

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "resolution." In a story or plot, the resolution is the part that brings all the loose ends together and provides a conclusion or solution to the conflict or problem. It is the point where the main character's goals are achieved or the conflict is resolved. "Resalution" and "resilution" are incorrect spellings and do not have any meaning in relation to the question.

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  • 4. 

    The main male character's name is Eric.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 5. 

    Sheila felt antipathy towards

    • Eric Crawell

    • College

    • Diving

    • Fishing

    Correct Answer
    A. Fishing
    Explanation
    Sheila felt antipathy towards fishing.

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  • 6. 

    The narrator used this to polish his canoe

    • Shawma

    • Chamois

    • Shamwa

    • Shamwow

    Correct Answer
    A. Chamois
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "chamois." A chamois is a soft and absorbent cloth made from the skin of the chamois animal. It is commonly used for polishing and cleaning surfaces, including vehicles like canoes. The narrator in the given context most likely used a chamois cloth to polish his canoe, as it is a suitable material for this task.

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  • 7. 

    "dumb as a brick" is an example of a(n)

    • Metaphor

    • Simile

    • Analogy

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The phrase "dumb as a brick" is comparing someone's intelligence to that of a brick, using the word "as" to make the comparison. This makes it a simile, which is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the simile is used to emphasize the lack of intelligence by comparing it to something that is commonly known to be unintelligent, a brick.

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  • 8. 

    Who does Sheila leave with at the end of the night?

    Correct Answer
  • 9. 

    Thinking back (as an adult) to that summer, what was the narrator's main feeling as he thought back to that canoe trip?

    • Fondness

    • Indecision

    • Regret

    • Longing

    Correct Answer
    A. Regret
    Explanation
    The narrator's main feeling as he thought back to that canoe trip was regret.

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  • 10. 

    What was Sheila dubious about?

    • Going home with Eric Craswell

    • Watching the narrator diving

    • Telling the narrator where she wanted to go to college

    • Riding in his canoe

    Correct Answer
    A. Riding in his canoe
    Explanation
    Sheila was doubtful and uncertain about riding in Eric Craswell's canoe. The question implies that she had some reservations or concerns about this specific activity, possibly due to safety, trust, or other personal reasons.

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  • 11. 

    Surreptitiously means

    • Secretly

    • Forever

    • Doubtful, unconvinced

    • Dislike

    Correct Answer
    A. Secretly
    Explanation
    Surreptitiously is an adverb that describes an action done in a secretive or stealthy manner, without being noticed or detected. It implies doing something in a way that is not intended to be seen or known by others. Therefore, the correct answer is "secretly".

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  • 12. 

    What sports were the narrator good at?

    • Canoeing, fishing, running, diving

    • Fishing, swimming, diving, running

    • Canoeing, diving, running, swimming

    • Swimming, diving, canoeing, fishing

    Correct Answer
    A. Swimming, diving, canoeing, fishing
    Explanation
    The narrator was good at swimming, diving, canoeing, and fishing.

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  • 13. 

    The plot thickens and suspense builds in the

    • Rising action

    • Exposition

    • Climax

    • Falling action

    Correct Answer
    A. Rising action
    Explanation
    The correct answer is rising action because this phase of a story is characterized by the development of the plot and the introduction of conflicts and obstacles that increase tension and suspense. It is during this phase that the plot begins to thicken as the story progresses towards its climax. The rising action builds anticipation and keeps the reader engaged as they eagerly await the resolution of the conflicts introduced.

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  • 14. 

    What should you write at the top of each and every piece of paper you write on for this class?

    • Name and date

    • Name, period, grade

    • Name, date, period

    • Name, date, period, grade

    Correct Answer
    A. Name, date, period
    Explanation
    You should write your name, date, and period at the top of each and every piece of paper you write on for this class. Including this information helps to organize your work and ensure that it can be easily identified and attributed to you. The grade is not necessary to include on every piece of paper, as it is typically recorded separately by the teacher.

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  • 15. 

    The narrator's decision to cut the line is

    • Luminous

    • Irretrievable

    • Uncertain

    • Surreptitious

    Correct Answer
    A. Irretrievable
    Explanation
    The narrator's decision to cut the line is irretrievable. This means that once the line is cut, it cannot be recovered or undone. The word "irretrievable" suggests that the decision is final and cannot be reversed. This implies that the consequences of cutting the line are permanent and cannot be undone or fixed.

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