Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _______________ staff physician, Dr. William G. Schauffler, completed the official report.
(a) The President's.
(b) The Mayor's.
(c) The Governor's.
(d) The hotel manager's.

2. The wealthy family of Dr. Eugene Vansant rode in a Pullman with their nannies and servants for a stay in ______________.
(a) Howard Beach.
(b) Far Rockaway.
(c) Wilmington Beach.
(d) Beach Haven.

3. After the shark attacked, what had happened to Bruder?
(a) The shark had scraped his side.
(b) The shark had bitten his hand.
(c) The shark bumped into him.
(d) The shark had bitten off his feet.

4. Why is it difficult to catch serial-killing man-eating sharks?
(a) The sharks are shy.
(b) These sharks are very intelligent and devious.
(c) The water conceals their crimes and aids in their escape.
(d) Men do not know much about sea creatures.

5. The very next day, Gertrude Schuyler, from _________________, and her family were at a resort across from the spot where the shark had killed Charles Vansant.
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York City.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did some think had killed Charles Bruder?

2. The _______________ Hotel's young bell captain, Charles Bruder, decided to slip away for an afternoon swim.

3. By July _______, bathers returned and ventured back into the water, seeming to forget about the recent attacks.

4. Why did Bruder give several bellmen a break to join at the beach?

5. Benjamin Everingham had been instructed to bring a rifle and ax along. Why did he not bring any weapons?

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