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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. 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) Feelings of loneliness.
(b) The currents and the smell of humans.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Scents and currents and hunger.

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

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

4. Twenty-six teeth are contained in the top row and ______________ in the bottom row.
(a) Twenty-four.
(b) Twenty-eight.
(c) Twenty-two.
(d) Twenty-six.

5. The editorial noted that people had an unnatural ___________ sharks.
(a) Anger toward.
(b) Fear of.
(c) Interest in.
(d) Power over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dowling swear?

2. There was disagreement among the public as to what killed Charles. Some thought a shark was the culprit, others were convinced that _____________ was the predator.

3. Word spread about the experiment with what conclusion?

4. The next day, articles appeared in both the New York Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer about the shark attack. Where were these articles located?

5. As Gertrude stroked along parallel to the coastline, what happened to her?

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