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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. 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) Another person screaming in the water.
(c) The shark had reappeared and was clamped down on Charles' leg.
(d) A large wave.

2. The editorial ended with what conclusion?
(a) Man did present a danger to sharks.
(b) Sharks did not present a danger to man.
(c) Sharks did present a slight danger to man.
(d) Sharks did present a significant danger to man.

3. People on the beach noticed what about Charles?
(a) His dog was paddling behind him.
(b) A dark fin was following closely behind him.
(c) He looked fatigued.
(d) He looked like he had been attacked.

4. In 1915, a _______________ editorial was written entitled, "Let Us Do Justice To Sharks."
(a) USA Today.
(b) New York Post.
(c) New York Times.
(d) New Yorker.

5. The great white, even in modern times, remains what?
(a) Of no interest to man.
(b) A creature of interest.
(c) A significant danger to man.
(d) Much of a mystery.

Short Answer Questions

1. The only known evidence of a shark attack had been what?

2. A sense of ___________________ is felt by the end of the first chapter.

3. On board were the architect Stanford White, New York Sun publisher Charles Dana, and close friend ___________________.

4. The thousands of ________________ that cover their skin aid in their maneuverability and speed.

5. For what was the shark waiting?

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