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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 and 22 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scientists have recently theorized that shark attacks may be caused by what?
(a) More humans in the water.
(b) Sick sharks.
(c) Changes in coastal water temperatures.
(d) Lack of food.

2. One fact that made the thought of men being killed or eaten by sharks unrealistic to many was what?
(a) Sharks are too small and weak.
(b) Such attacks had always occurred away from civilization and were virtually unrecorded.
(c) Men are too smart to be eaten by animals.
(d) Men are the strongest creatures on earth.

3. ___________________ of sharks were hunted down and slaughtered.
(a) Dozens.
(b) Tens of thousands.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) Thousands.

4. The great white can grow to _____________ feet or more and weigh several tons.
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Forty-five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bruder boasted that he was not afraid of sharks. Why was he not afraid?

2. The shark withstood the vengeance of man and days enduring life-threatening fresh water and made its way to ______________ Bay.

3. The men began launching ________________ in various parts of the creek.

4. How was Fisher able to fight against the shark?

5. The reporters had endless questions about what?

(see the answer key)

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