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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. ______________________ of working-class men and women migrated across downtown Philadelphia to the coast on the first day of July 1916.
(a) Thousands.
(b) Dozens.
(c) Millions.
(d) Hundreds.

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

5. Who does the boy miss at the beginning of the book?
(a) His mother.
(b) His fiancee.
(c) His brother.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. The shark attacked, biting Charles where?

2. The shark had traveled ____________ miles north from Beach Haven.

3. One fact that made the thought of men being killed or eaten by sharks unrealistic to many was what?

4. News spread of the horrific incident. Some fishermen swore what?

5. What was significant about the popular black and dark blue bathing suits?

(see the answer key)

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