Question 1

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What might have drawn this particular shark north?

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Question 2

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What might have drawn the shark to the shore? How is this a plausible explanation?

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Question 3

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What might have drawn the shark to Charles Vansant?

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Question 4

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Why is it more dangerous to swim with dogs?

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Question 5

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

How did Dr. Vansant try to save his son? Why was this not adequate?

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Question 6

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What happened to Gertrude Schuyler? Why did this happen?

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Question 7

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Why did Charles feel he had reached the shore safely, even though he knew he was being followed? Why might the shark have attacked him anyway?

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Question 8

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Why might the hotel have kept Charles' death a secret?

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Question 9

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

When did information regarding Charles' death finally appear in the news? Describe this information. Why might it the information have appeared this way?

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Question 10

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What did most people think about the idea of a shark attacking a human? Why did they believe this?

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Question 11

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

When word spread about the attack on Charles Vansant, what did many hotel guests think?

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Question 12

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What about swimmers specifically at this time helped sharks to believe humans were actually sea creatures? Would this be a problem today? Why or why not?

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Question 13

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Why did Charles Bruder decide to go for a swim?

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Question 14

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Describe the attack on Bruder.

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Question 15

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What took place as soon as Bruger was brought to shore?

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Question 16

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What was the official report after Charles Bruder's death? What was done as this report was being filed?

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Question 17

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What was done for Bruder? Was this adequate? What there anything else that could have been done for him? Why or why not?

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Question 18

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What were the beliefs of many who heard the news of Bruder's death?

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Question 19

The Song of the Lark

When do Archie and Thea first meet each other?

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Question 20

Shakespeare's Sonnets

How would Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 be interpreted in a different cultural context?

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Question 21

Folk Tales Every Child Should Know

Korean Folk Tale Chunhyannga Discussion Questions

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Question 22

Alicia

Where did Alicia spend eight months after attempting to illegally enter Israel and noted in the memoir, Alicia?

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Question 23

Alicia

In what town did Alicia live just prior to her move to Israel as noted in the memoir, Alicia?

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Question 24

Alicia

What does UNRRA stand for as noted in the memoir, Alicia?

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Question 25

Alicia

What term is used for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee as noted in the memoir, Alicia?

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