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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. This doctor insisted what?
(a) A shark could not very easily inflict the damage that Bruder suffered.
(b) A shark could easily inflict the damage that Bruder suffered.
(c) A shark might be able to inflict the damage that Bruder suffered.
(d) A shark could not inflict the damage that Bruder suffered.

2. ________________ were strapped to the boats as gunmen stood waiting for the shark to surface.
(a) Chunks of meat.
(b) Dummies.
(c) Red pieces of fabric.
(d) Pieces of Bruder's clothing.

3. Lester Stilwell left his job in _________________ and met his friends at the creek.
(a) The grocery store.
(b) The factory.
(c) The warehouse.
(d) The school.

4. The shark that attacked in 1916 had returned from the southern waters where he had suffered in his competition with many larger predators. He was tossed northward by what?
(a) A strong hurricane.
(b) A tropical storm.
(c) The smell of humans.
(d) The strong current of the Gulf Stream.

5. What did Fisher set up so the boy's body wouldn't wash out to sea?
(a) A dam made from wood.
(b) A patrol of men to look for the body.
(c) A barrier of chicken wire down creek.
(d) A cage to catch the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fisher immediately closed his ____________ shop and ran to the creek.

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

3. Just before they gave up, Fisher decided to dive one more time. He resurfaced and told Lester's waiting parents and the others what?

4. People on the beach noticed what about Charles?

5. The first to reach Charles was who?

(see the answer key)

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