In "A Cub Pilot," why does the author say that the Mississippi is "fickle"?
1. The river is constantly changing.
2. The occupation of a riverboat pilot is not always satisfying.
3. The relationship among pilots is often difficult.
4. He is angry at the Mississippi for flooding.

Question

In "A Cub Pilot," why does the author say that the Mississippi is "fickle"?
1.  The river is constantly changing.
2. The occupation of a riverboat pilot is not always satisfying.
3. The relationship among pilots is often difficult.
4. He is angry at the Mississippi for flooding.

anonymous · Answer

Fickle means changing often so I think it's 1.

anonymous · Answer

@Oscarmenot  is correct because (a) I've read "A Cub Pilot" and (b) fickle does mean ' changing constantly.'