Shark Attack Quiz

What does the word frantically mean in the sentence “Frantically, Joe swam toward the dock, where Michael and Jerry were already out of the water”?

• calmly and quietly

• quickly and jokingly

• hurriedly and fearfully

• sadly and slowly

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The photographs and captions at the bottom of pages 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

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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 that 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.”

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What caused people to take the first shark attack seriously?

• witness reports of the attack

• newspaper articles about the attack

• scientific knowledge of shark behaviors

• a second shark attack in a nearby town

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Which word best describes Captain Cottrell?

• courageous

• confused

• fearful

• proud

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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

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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 common.

• Sharks are invincible—nothing can hurt them.

• First impressions are always right.

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Which sentences from the story support the correct answer to 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.”

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How does the mood, or feeling you get from reading, change from the beginning of the introduction on page 4 to its end on page 6?

• The mood changes from optimistic to pessimistic.

• The mood changes from tense to relaxed.

• The mood changes from joyful to melancholic.

• The mood changes from confused to clear.

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In your opinion, should people be afraid of sharks?

• Yes, because sharks are dangerous predators.

• No, because shark attacks are rare and sharks are misunderstood.

• Yes, because sharks are unpredictable and can attack at any time.

• No, because sharks are more afraid of humans than we are of them.