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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In most cases, white sharks dislike the taste of humans and do what?

2. Much to Everingham's surprise, what did he see?

3. What was Benjamin Everingham doing in the Asbury Avenue beach area?

4. On July ____, 1916, a small group of men and their boats were organized to hunt the man-eater down.

5. What did the men do to attract the shark?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was done to help keep swimmers safe? Was this effective? Why or why not?

2. How were New York and New Jersey's economies affected by this shark? How did the people of these states react to this? How did this lead to federal government efforts?

3. What proof does Chapter 11 give to suggest this was a young shark?

4. Why might Bruder's legs not have been satisfying for the shark?

5. What had occurred by July 9th? Why?

6. Describe what took place on July 7, 1916.

7. Whom did newspaper reporters in New York contact regarding shark attacks? Why did they contact this man?

8. What did Fisher set up in the creek? Why did he do this?

9. What was done to try to catch the shark? Why did people react this way?

10. If the shark was near the shark-patrol boat, why were they unable to catch it or shoot it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several hunts took place to find the man-eating shark.

Part 1) Describe one of these hunts. Who organized this hunt? How was this hunt operated? What information about sharks and other creatures did the men have when organizing this hunt?

Part 2) How successful was this hunt? Explain. How could this hunt have been more efficient and organized?

Part 3) Do you believe that this shark should have been hunted? Why or why not? How does the author feel about hunting and killing this shark? Use the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

George Burgess believed the shark that attacked the Jersey Shore in 1916 was a rogue shark.

Part 1) What is a rogue shark? How did Burgess come to this conclusion about certain sharks and specifically this one? Do you believe he is accurate in describing this shark as a rogue shark? Why or why not?

Part 2) Does the author seem to believe this shark is a rogue shark? Why or why not? Do you believe rogue sharks exist? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you believe other animals, including humans, can be rogue creatures? Why or why not? How much more dangerous would these types of creatures be than those who were not classified as "rogue?"

Essay Topic 3

Stanley Fisher died trying to save Lester Stillwell.

Part 1) Describe the attack on Lester and Fisher's attempt to save him. Why did Fisher decide to try to save Lester? Did he believe he could save Lester's life? Why or why not? What did this decision to go after Lester reveal about Fisher?

Part 2) Would you be willing to risk your life to save another? Why or why not?

Part 3) Should Fisher have jumped in after Lester? Why or why not? Did this action on Fisher's part make him a hero? Why or why not?

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