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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. Since it was unusual for the young white shark to be close to the shore in July 1916, experts later theorized that the lone predator was led toward shore by ________________.
(a) Feelings of loneliness.
(b) The currents and the smell of humans.
(c) Scents and currents and hunger.
(d) Hunger.

2. What did the men do to attract the shark?
(a) They swam in the water around the boat.
(b) They called out for the shark.
(c) They shot into the water.
(d) They spread trails of blood behind their boats.

3. The ____________________ sensationalized the incident by describing in detail the gore of the attack.
(a) AM New York program.
(b) New York Times.
(c) New York Post.
(d) New Yorker.

4. The first to reach Charles was who?
(a) Alexander Ott.
(b) His fiancee.
(c) The hotel manager.
(d) His father.

5. A new smell, the scent of _______________________, also would have piqued the interest of the shark.
(a) Children.
(b) Human waste.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. He was finally able to get away from it and was carrying what was left of Lester to the shore when what happened?

2. How was Fisher able to fight against the shark?

3. Fisher and fisherman George _________________ made repeated dives into the murky water but could not find Lester.

4. The shark attacked, biting Charles where?

5. Since the incident, experts have determined that swimmers who swim with dogs are at greater risk from shark attack. Why?

(see the answer key)

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