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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Vansant was somewhat concerned about the possible ruckus on the Jersey Shore due to the hordes of visitors expected and a controversy over what?
(a) How the family would spend their leisure time.
(b) Some young women who were going to be parading around in revealing beach wear.
(c) The location of their hotel.
(d) The amount of money her husband would spend at the casino.

2. As the young shark develops, his hunger turns him toward prey such as _______________.
(a) Humans.
(b) Orcas and whales.
(c) Small fish and crustaceans.
(d) Seals and dolphins.

3. The person attempting to pull Charles toward the shore was stopped suddenly by what?
(a) The shark as it attacked Charles' would-be lifesaver.
(b) The shark had reappeared and was clamped down on Charles' leg.
(c) A large wave.
(d) Another person screaming in the water.

4. The beach-goers of that year made up the largest gathering in the ____________ to date.
(a) Region.
(b) Country.
(c) State.
(d) East.

5. What were women doing that was scandalous to many?
(a) They were going on dates.
(b) They were exposing their arms and legs and wearing scandalous clinging wool suits.
(c) They were not enjoying the beach environment.
(d) They were talking to boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first to reach Charles was who?

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

3. A young man waded out in the Atlantic, his ______________ dog alongside his master.

4. The shark stayed in the struggle until when?

5. People on the beach noticed what about Charles?

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