After reading "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" (click here for audio ), write a response to ONE of the following questions in the box below: 1. How does the main character change over the course of the story? Explain how this change occurs using details from the story to illustrate the change. 2. What TWO words best describe Sheila Mant? Support your choices by explaining how specific details from the text illustrate these traits. 3. Why does Sheila agree to go out with the main character only to ditch him at the end? Explain how specific details from the text support your answer. 4. Based on how he is characterized, what should the main character's name be? (Be sure to explain how the name you choose fits the character, which will involve identifying character traits associated with that name. You might consider using an advanced search at for name meaning to finds a name that fits the traits of the character. (https://www.behindthename.com/)