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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. What does Applegate compare a shark taste-testing things to?
(a) An otter all the time.
(b) A human at a buffet.
(c) A baby llama.
(d) A bird with seed.

2. Why does the shark fail to get an otter, or even two of them?
(a) He is injured.
(b) He is slow with the hunger.
(c) He is an adolescent.
(d) He is not very smart.

3. What famous movie about sharks does Applegate reference in this section?
(a) Shark Bites.
(b) Jaws.
(c) Sharknado.
(d) Shark Tales.

4. Why does Odder get so close to humans?
(a) Fear.
(b) She wants food from them.
(c) She does not know herself.
(d) Curiosity and a little bit of affection.

5. What does the shark "wear" as he retreats to deeper waters?
(a) The scent of his victims.
(b) A hat.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) The towel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What species is Odder?

2. What part of Kairi does the shark nip?

3. What does Applegate compare the shark to in Part I?

4. How does Applegate describe an otter's jaws?

5. About how long can an Odder stay underwater?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is advice for rescuing an otter stranded on shore?

2. Why do otters groom their fur so assiduously?

3. What happens to submerged otter pups in the ocean?

4. What is one of the most important ways otters communicate with each other?

5. What does Odder push Kairi to do in Part I?

6. What is unique about Odder's personality as a pup?

7. What do otters often tuck in a pocket of skin on their arm?

8. What is usually true when a shark bites an otter?

9. What does Odder often do when she sees a kayaker?

10. What do otters do with their pups when they look for food?

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