Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Michael Capuzzo
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 152 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Michael Capuzzo
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Someone on shore thought they saw what, which was actually blood?
(a) A red buoy.
(b) A red piece of clothing.
(c) A red flag in the water.
(d) A red canoe tip over.

2. What was done to keep swimmers safe in the Asbury Park area?
(a) They were told to wear bright colors in the water.
(b) A wire mesh net was being constructed.
(c) They were not allowed in the water.
(d) Guards sat in boats in the water looking for the shark.

3. The damage to Bruder was so severe, a _________________ injury, that even with modern medical procedures, he could not have been saved.
(a) Premier.
(b) Significant.
(c) Class one.
(d) Code Red.

4. When the attacks stopped, Coppleson took it as what evidence?
(a) There were less humans in the water.
(b) The attacks were by the same rogue shark that had either died or moved on.
(c) The sharks were no longer interested in attacking humans.
(d) The sharks had all been killed.

5. News spread of the horrific incident. Some fishermen swore what?
(a) It was most likely a shark that killed the man.
(b) The man had probably drowned.
(c) It was a pirana that had attacked the man.
(d) It wasn't a shark that killed the man.

Short Answer Questions

1. One fact that made the thought of men being killed or eaten by sharks unrealistic to many was what?

2. Noted _________________ Dr. John Treadwell Nichols was called in to investigate the attack.

3. As the shark-patrol steered its motorboats back and forth, hunting for the shark, the shark was doing what?

4. Why is it difficult to catch serial-killing man-eating sharks?

5. Twenty-six teeth are contained in the top row and ______________ in the bottom row.

(see the answer key)

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