Shark Attack Quiz

What is the primary focus of the book "Shark Attack" by Cathy East Dubowski?

• a) Sharks in popular culture

• b) The dangers of swimming in the ocean

• c) Different types of sharks and their characteristics

• d) A fictional shark attack story

In the book, what information is provided about sharks' diets?

• a) Their preference for human flesh

• b) The variety of foods they consume

• c) Their strict herbivorous diet

• d) Their avoidance of eating

According to the book, when and why might sharks attack humans?

• a) They attack humans at any time for no apparent reason.

• b) They attack humans only during nighttime.

• c) They may attack when they mistake humans for prey or when provoked.

• d) They attack humans when they're feeling playful.

What remarkable features of sharks are discussed in the book?

• a) Their ability to fly

• b) Their capacity to speak

• c) Their evolutionary adaptations and survival strategies

• d) Their invisibility

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According to the book, how many sharks are estimated to be killed each year due to various dangers?

• a) 100,000

• b) 500,000

• c) 1 million

• d) 10 million

What is the emotional journey that the book aims to take children on regarding their feelings toward sharks?

• a) Children will fear sharks more after reading the book.

• b) Children will develop a deeper appreciation for sharks.

• c) Children will be indifferent to sharks.

• d) Children will lose interest in learning about sharks.

Which of the following is NOT a topic discussed in the book?

• a) The different types of sharks

• b) Sharks' evolutionary features

• c) Shark-related myths and legends

• d) The dangers threatening sharks

What kind of information does the book provide about sharks' staying power?

• a) Their ability to stay in one place for long periods

• b) Their ability to endure various environmental conditions

• c) Their ability to stay hidden from predators

• d) Their inability to adapt to changes

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What term is commonly used to describe a shark's feeding pattern in the book?

• a) Vegetarian

• b) Omnivorous

• c) Carnivorous

• d) Herbivorous

What emotion is the author, Cathy East Dubowski, hoping to convey through the book?

• a) Fear and trepidation

• b) Curiosity and excitement

• c) A sense of urgency

• d) A mix of fear and appreciation