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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened to the two long distance swimmers on July 6, 1916?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They were followed by the shark but were not attacked.
(c) The shark bumped into one of them.
(d) The shark attacked one of them.

3. What did Dowling swear?
(a) He would never swim again.
(b) He would never swim in the ocean again.
(c) He would help to save those attacked by sharks.
(d) He would catch the shark.

4. The editorial ended with what conclusion?
(a) Sharks did present a significant danger to man.
(b) Man did present a danger to sharks.
(c) Sharks did present a slight danger to man.
(d) Sharks did not present a danger to man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1915, a _______________ editorial was written entitled, "Let Us Do Justice To Sharks."

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

3. As the young shark develops, his hunger turns him toward prey such as _______________.

4. There were some ______________ people in the water the day following the attack on Charles Vansant.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When word spread about the attack on Charles Vansant, what did many hotel guests think?

2. What happens by the time a shark is eight years old? How is this significant?

3. What took place as soon as Bruger was brought to shore?

4. How is the behavior of a young shark different from an older shark? What might this say about the shark that attacked in 1916?

5. Why might the hotel have kept Charles' death a secret?

6. What about swimmers specifically at this time helped sharks to believe humans were actually sea creatures? Would this be a problem today? Why or why not?

7. Why did Charles Bruder decide to go for a swim?

8. What information is given about a specific shark? Why is this information important?

9. Describe a young great white shark regarding its size and speed in the water. What might this mean for a human swimming in the water?

10. Why does the great white still remain much of a mystery today?

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