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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. By ____________ years of age, the white shark nearly doubles in size, making it nearly invincible in its environment.
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Five.

2. Many years later, ichthyologist George Burgess concluded that the shark was a _________, serial killer, but in the rhetoric of the day, the shark was a sea monster.
(a) Monster.
(b) Beast.
(c) Maniac.
(d) Rogue.

3. After the shark attacked, what had happened to Bruder?
(a) The shark had scraped his side.
(b) The shark bumped into him.
(c) The shark had bitten his hand.
(d) The shark had bitten off his feet.

4. 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 strong scent a dog gives off.
(c) Due to the sounds a dog makes.
(d) Due to the dog's erratic movements in the water.

5. What did Dowling swear?
(a) He would catch the shark.
(b) He would never swim again.
(c) He would never swim in the ocean again.
(d) He would help to save those attacked by sharks.

Short Answer Questions

1. The shark attacked, biting Charles where?

2. What happened to the two long distance swimmers on July 6, 1916?

3. The damage to Bruder was so severe, a _________________ injury, that even with modern medical procedures, he could not have been saved.

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

5. The beach-goers of that year made up the largest gathering in the ____________ to date.

(see the answer key)

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