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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. The juvenile shark that killed Bruder had probably been frightened off by what?
(a) Helicopters.
(b) The rescue boat.
(c) The sounds of men.
(d) Bruder.

2. As beach goers ran in to try to pull Charles ashore, the shark with bits of Charles' flesh in his mouth, did what?
(a) Swam away.
(b) Attacked again.
(c) Backed off and seemed to wait.
(d) Went after another swimmer.

3. What probably made Charles more vulnerable?
(a) He was a lone swimmer.
(b) He was holding onto his dog.
(c) He was not very strong.
(d) He was bleeding.

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

5. The boys ran to Stanley Fisher, who was what?
(a) The best swimmer in town.
(b) The strongest man in town.
(c) The bravest man in town.
(d) The mayor of the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. The reporters had endless questions about what?

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

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

4. Lester Stilwell left his job in _________________ and met his friends at the creek.

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

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