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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people irrationally linked the great white attack to what?
(a) The U.S. Navy.
(b) Unruly teenagers.
(c) God's wrath.
(d) German U-Boats.

2. The next morning, retired ______________ Thomas V. Cottrell was walking along the bank of the creek.
(a) Navy Seal.
(b) Sea Captain.
(c) Police Officer.
(d) Army Sergeant.

3. There were some ______________ people in the water the day following the attack on Charles Vansant.
(a) 500.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 500,000.

4. Dr. Herbert Cooley at Keyport tended to Joseph when he was brought ashore. Joseph's ______________ received a large bite. The doctor treated the wound and had Joseph rushed to the hospital.
(a) Calf muscle.
(b) Arm muscle.
(c) Thigh muscle.
(d) Neck muscle.

5. The only known creatures that on rare occasions are known to attack great whites of this size are what?
(a) Blue whales and orcas.
(b) Larger great whites, sperm whales and orcas.
(c) Seals and dolphins.
(d) Dolphins, sperm whales, and larger great whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. The men thought once the shark was killed, it would do what?

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

3. As Gertrude stroked along parallel to the coastline, what happened to her?

4. Beach life had deteriorated in some minds from the many young people visiting, who engaged in what?

5. News spread of the horrific incident. Some fishermen swore what?

(see the answer key)

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