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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. ________________ were strapped to the boats as gunmen stood waiting for the shark to surface.
(a) Dummies.
(b) Red pieces of fabric.
(c) Pieces of Bruder's clothing.
(d) Chunks of meat.

3. The _______________ Hotel's young bell captain, Charles Bruder, decided to slip away for an afternoon swim.
(a) Lenox.
(b) Hilton.
(c) Essex.
(d) Sussex.

4. Why might the juvenile shark that attacked the men have turned toward the coast when it reached Sandy Hook Bay on its northward migration?
(a) It may have sensed that it wouldn't survive in the open ocean.
(b) It was confused.
(c) It was attracted by the smell of humans.
(d) It was hungry.

5. What was significant about the popular black and dark blue bathing suits?
(a) They were the same colors as great whites.
(b) They were very unattractive.
(c) They were the exact colors of marine animals that the shark savored.
(d) They were not appealing to sharks.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Vansants stayed at the stylish _____________ Hotel, where the upper crust enjoyed their respite.

2. Newly born white sharks measure up to _______ feet and weigh up to eight-five pounds.

3. Why did the other boys not believe something hit Renny in the water?

4. Beach life had deteriorated in some minds from the many young people visiting, who engaged in what?

5. What did the men do to attract the shark?

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