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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 the incident, experts have determined that swimmers who swim with dogs are at greater risk from shark attack. Why?
(a) Due to the relationship between men and canines.
(b) Due to the sounds a dog makes.
(c) Due to the dog's erratic movements in the water.
(d) Due to the strong scent a dog gives off.

2. He was finally able to get away from it and was carrying what was left of Lester to the shore when what happened?
(a) The shark started to swim away from him.
(b) He collapsed.
(c) He jumped back into the water to catch the shark.
(d) The shark attacked again.

3. What happened to the animal at which they shot?
(a) It died and sank to the bottom of the ocean.
(b) It submerged and disappeared under the water.
(c) It died and floated on top of the water.
(d) It attacked their boat.

4. There was disagreement among the public as to what killed Charles. Some thought a shark was the culprit, others were convinced that _____________ was the predator.
(a) A dolphin or ray.
(b) An orca or rogue whale.
(c) A large sea turtle or rogue tuna.
(d) A giant squid or octopus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The expert and some of his assistants had witnessed sharks first hand and had observed how difficult it was for them to do what?

2. The person attempting to pull Charles toward the shore was stopped suddenly by what?

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. Lucas had sent whom to the scene of the shark attack on Charles Bruder?

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

(see the answer key)

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