Summer of Terror

In the sentence "Frantically, Joe swam toward the dock, where Michael and Jerry were already out of the water," frantically means

• quietly

• calmly

• slowly

• fearfully

The photographs and captions at the bottoms of page 6 and 8 show that humans

• were prepared for the shark attacks

• had explored much of the ocean

• knew little about the ocean

• knew a great deal about sharks

Which sentences from the story support the correct answer to question 2? Choose TWO

• "For most Americans in 1916, the ocean was as mysterious as a distant galaxy."

• "Even scientists mistakenly believed the sharks were shy creatures with weak jaws and small appetites."

• "Within the hour, every beach up and down the shore was closed."

• "Some large sharks can and do eat just about anything."

What caused people to take the first shark attack seriously?

• witness reports of the attack

• newspaper articles about the attack

• scientific knowledge about shark behaviors

• a second shark attack in a nearby town

Which word best describes Captain Cottrell?

• courageous

• confused

• fearful

• proud

The sidebar, "Sharks in Danger and How to Help" tells how

• sharks hunt other fish

• scientists learn about sharks

• sharks are dangerous to humans

• humans are dangerous to sharks

Which is an important idea of "Summer of Terror"?

• People sometimes misunderstand the threat of a creature or situation.

• Shark attacks are both terrifying and calming.

• Sharks are invincible-nothing can hurt them.

• First impressions are always right.

Which sentences from the story support the correct answer for question 7? Choose TWO.

• "Almost nothing was known about large sharks or any sea creatures..."

• "Witnesses had no doubt what had happened."

• "The 'tame' creatures were suddenly seen as bloodthirsty monsters."

• "The man-eater had, it seemed, been defeated."