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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 thousands of ________________ that cover their skin aid in their maneuverability and speed.
(a) Scales.
(b) Denticles.
(c) Barnacles.
(d) Derma.

2. The person attempting to pull Charles toward the shore was stopped suddenly by what?
(a) A large wave.
(b) The shark as it attacked Charles' would-be lifesaver.
(c) The shark had reappeared and was clamped down on Charles' leg.
(d) Another person screaming in the water.

3. By the time Oelrichs died in __________, no proof of the shark's danger to man had been produced.
(a) 1906.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1912.
(d) 1900.

4. Who ordered everyone out of the water?
(a) Hotel management.
(b) The President of the United States.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) Hotel lifeguards.

5. A new smell, the scent of _______________________, also would have piqued the interest of the shark.
(a) Fish.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Human waste.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. On board were the architect Stanford White, New York Sun publisher Charles Dana, and close friend ___________________.

2. What was significant about the popular black and dark blue bathing suits?

3. Of what was Bruder certain regarding Vansant?

4. Though young sharks can seem slow-moving, when stimulated they can reach speeds of ____________ miles per hour.

5. Later scientists attributed Oelrichs' success to what probability?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Dr. Vansant try to save his son? Why was this not adequate?

2. Had any new evidence come in regarding the dangers of sharks by the time Oelrichs died? Why or why not?

3. What might have drawn this particular shark north?

4. How does the story begin? How is this chapter important?

5. Why did Charles feel he had reached the shore safely, even though he knew he was being followed? Why might the shark have attacked him anyway?

6. What might have drawn the shark to Charles Vansant?

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

8. Describe the attack on Bruder.

9. What was the official report after Charles Bruder's death? What was done as this report was being filed?

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

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