The Bass, The River, And Sheila Mant

In the given passage, it is mentioned that as Sheila and the narrator are heading to Dixford, Sheila admits something about herself. Since none of the other options are mentioned in the passage, it can be inferred that Sheila admits to disliking fishing.

The conflict of this story occurs when the narrator hooks the bass and secretly struggles between staying with Sheila or landing the fish. This conflict presents a dilemma for the narrator, as they are torn between their desire to be with Sheila and their passion for fishing. They must make a decision that will ultimately determine their priorities and values.

In the story, the narrator is faced with a decision during the climax. By choosing to cut the line and release the bass, the narrator is demonstrating a moment of growth and change. This action suggests that the narrator values the well-being of the fish and prioritizes conservation over personal gain. Cutting the line and releasing the bass can also be seen as a metaphor for letting go of selfish desires and making a selfless choice. This decision marks a turning point in the story and showcases the narrator's character development.

The given correct answer suggests that the narrator manages to catch the biggest bass ever while heading to Dixford with Sheila. This implies that the narrator is skilled at fishing and is able to achieve a remarkable feat during their journey.

The given answer, "...and I never made the same mistake again," suggests that the resolution of the story occurs when the narrator learns from their past error and ensures they do not repeat it. This statement implies personal growth and a change in behavior, indicating that the story reaches its conclusion as the narrator reflects on their actions and makes a commitment to avoid making the same mistake in the future.

Before picking up Sheila to go to Dixford, the narrator put his fishing rod in the canoe.

The narrator is 14 years old and Sheila is 17 years old. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

The correct answer is the bass, the narrator, and Sheila. The explanation for this answer is that in the story, the narrator catches a bass while fishing with Sheila. The bass is one of the "fish" mentioned in the question. Additionally, the narrator and Sheila can also be considered as metaphorical "fish" in the story, representing individuals who are involved in the events or actions described. Therefore, the three "fish" in the story could be the bass, the narrator, and Sheila.

The narrator found it easier to forget Sheila because his love for fishing was stronger than his feelings for her. Additionally, he realized that he had prioritized his passion for fishing over his true self and emotions, making it harder for him to forget the bass. Therefore, both options A and B apply to explain why it was harder for the narrator to forget the bass.

The correct answer is showing off his diving ability. This is because the narrator attempted to impress Sheila while she sunbathed, and showing off his diving ability would be a way to do so. Talking about fishing or swimming to the far side of the pond are not mentioned as actions the narrator took to impress Sheila. Therefore, the correct answer is showing off his diving ability.

The Connecticut River defines the border between New Hampshire and Vermont.

In the falling action of the story, Sheila leaves with Eric in his Corvette, which indicates a change in the plot and suggests that the story is reaching its resolution. Additionally, Sheila's comment about the narrator being a "funny kid" also contributes to the falling action as it shows a shift in the relationship dynamics between the characters. Therefore, both options A and B apply to the falling action of the story.

The passage mentions Sheila talking about going to college, tanning, and her hair, but there is no mention of swimming. Therefore, the correct answer is swimming.

The correct answer is "all of the above" because the question is asking about the lures mentioned in the story. The story mentions the Rapala plug, Sheila, and Eric Caswell's Corvette as examples of fishing lures. Therefore, all of these options can be considered as lures in the context of the story.

Both B and C apply because the conflict in the story involves both the narrator's struggle with nature, specifically the bass that he is trying to catch, and his internal conflict as he wrestles with the decision between keeping the fish and impressing Sheila. The narrator is not only battling the forces of nature but also grappling with his own desires and values, making it a person vs. nature and person vs. self conflict.