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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people irrationally linked the great white attack to what?
(a) German U-Boats.
(b) The U.S. Navy.
(c) Unruly teenagers.
(d) God's wrath.

2. The shark that attacked in 1916 had returned from the southern waters where he had suffered in his competition with many larger predators. He was tossed northward by what?
(a) The smell of humans.
(b) The strong current of the Gulf Stream.
(c) A tropical storm.
(d) A strong hurricane.

3. The next day, articles appeared in both the New York Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer about the shark attack. Where were these articles located?
(a) On back pages.
(b) On front pages.
(c) In the middle of the newspapers.
(d) Nowhere.

4. Since it was unusual for the young white shark to be close to the shore in July 1916, experts later theorized that the lone predator was led toward shore by ________________.
(a) Scents and currents and hunger.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Feelings of loneliness.
(d) The currents and the smell of humans.

5. As Gertrude stroked along parallel to the coastline, what happened to her?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She felt a sharp pain in her side.
(c) She was suddenly attacked by a shark.
(d) She was suddenly pulled under water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Charles sensed that he was being followed and probably felt he had reached safety. Why did he feel safe?

3. What did the swimmers do after they learned what danger they had been in?

4. What probably made Charles more vulnerable?

5. Word spread about the experiment with what conclusion?

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