1. Charles sensed that he was being followed and probably felt he had reached safety. Why did he feel safe?
(a) He thought he could swim faster than the shark.
(b) He thought the shark following him was a figment of his imagination.
(c) He was in water that was only three and a half feet deep.
(d) He believed sharks were not dangerous.

2. What did the swimmers do after they learned what danger they had been in?
(a) They decided to go for another swim.
(b) They ignored the information.
(c) They changed their vacation plans immediately.
(d) They went looking for the shark.

3. In most cases, white sharks dislike the taste of humans and do what?
(a) Spit them out.
(b) Eat them quickly.
(c) Avoid them.
(d) Eat them anyway.

4. Nichols soon spotted a shark a few boat lengths ahead. He was not convinced that a harpoon would bring down a huge shark. As they neared the creature, they saw that it was what?
(a) A great white shark.
(b) A dolphin.
(c) A harmless sand shark.
(d) An orca.

5. Fisher and fisherman George _________________ made repeated dives into the murky water but could not find Lester.
(a) Barrows.
(b) Barringer.
(c) Barlow.
(d) Burlew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Vansant was somewhat concerned about the possible ruckus on the Jersey Shore due to the hordes of visitors expected and a controversy over what?

2. The shark hunters spotted what and shot at it repeatedly?

3. Assisted by Robert Murphy, Nichols set out for ______________ Bay on July 20th, armed with guns, knives and harpoons.

4. In New York City, some newspaper reporters visited whose office?

5. The shark stayed in the struggle until when?

(see the answer key)

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