1. What happened to Charles Bruder on the way back to the shore?
(a) He begged to go after the shark.
(b) He began to feel better.
(c) He lost consciousness.
(d) He died.

2. Why did the shark do this to Renny?
(a) Probably to get a sense of his size.
(b) Probably to sate his hunger.
(c) Probably to see what kind of creature he was.
(d) Probably to see if he would taste good.

3. Since the incident, experts have determined that swimmers who swim with dogs are at greater risk from shark attack. Why?
(a) Due to the strong scent a dog gives off.
(b) Due to the sounds a dog makes.
(c) Due to the relationship between men and canines.
(d) Due to the dog's erratic movements in the water.

4. Some hotel guests worried about the incident, others were sure the incident had been exaggerated and believed what had happened to the young man?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) He had been chased by a shark.
(c) He had a cramp and had to swim to the shore.
(d) He had drowned.

5. Where was this bay located?
(a) Between Manhattan and the Bronx.
(b) Between New Jersey and Staten Island.
(c) Between Queens and Brooklyn.
(d) Between New Jersey and Manhattan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Herbert Cooley at Keyport tended to Joseph when he was brought ashore. Joseph's ______________ received a large bite. The doctor treated the wound and had Joseph rushed to the hospital.

2. The shark craved large mammals rich with what?

3. He was finally able to get away from it and was carrying what was left of Lester to the shore when what happened?

4. What was done to keep swimmers safe in the Asbury Park area?

5. What did the shark do to Renny?

(see the answer key)

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