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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the men do to attract the shark?
(a) They called out for the shark.
(b) They shot into the water.
(c) They spread trails of blood behind their boats.
(d) They swam in the water around the boat.

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) A strong hurricane.
(b) A tropical storm.
(c) The smell of humans.
(d) The strong current of the Gulf Stream.

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

4. The wealthy family of Dr. Eugene Vansant rode in a Pullman with their nannies and servants for a stay in ______________.
(a) Wilmington Beach.
(b) Beach Haven.
(c) Howard Beach.
(d) Far Rockaway.

5. The very next day, Gertrude Schuyler, from _________________, and her family were at a resort across from the spot where the shark had killed Charles Vansant.
(a) New York City.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone on shore thought they saw what, which was actually blood?

2. Despite their efforts, what happened to the beaches?

3. Lester Stilwell left his job in _________________ and met his friends at the creek.

4. As the shark-patrol steered its motorboats back and forth, hunting for the shark, the shark was doing what?

5. In most cases, white sharks dislike the taste of humans and do what?

(see the answer key)

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