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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joseph Dunn, his brother Michael and their friend Jerry Hollohan in __________________, a community downstream from the town of Matawan, had missed the warnings and cut through the woods for a quick swim in the creek.
(a) Clifford.
(b) Cliffton.
(c) Cliff Falls.
(d) Cliffwood.

2. The shark craved large mammals rich with what?
(a) Nutrients.
(b) Sodium.
(c) Muscle.
(d) Blubber.

3. The juvenile shark that killed Bruder had probably been frightened off by what?
(a) The sounds of men.
(b) The rescue boat.
(c) Bruder.
(d) Helicopters.

4. Suddenly, Joseph was being pulled down by his leg. His brother Michael and a rescuer, Jacob Lefferts, both leaped in the water and tried to wrest Joseph from the shark's mouth. They were able to pull Joseph out and onto whose boat?
(a) Burlew's.
(b) Fisher's.
(c) Captain Cottrell's.
(d) Renny Cartan's.

5. The shark was estimated to be _______ feet long and weighed around 500 pounds.
(a) Eight.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. The shark attacked, biting Charles where?

2. The shark hunters spotted what and shot at it repeatedly?

3. The ____________________ sensationalized the incident by describing in detail the gore of the attack.

4. In most cases, white sharks dislike the taste of humans and do what?

5. Charles sensed that he was being followed and probably felt he had reached safety. Why did he feel safe?

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