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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the disaster that strikes the vessel from which the note in a bottle originates do in relation to the disaster that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) It predicts.
(b) It resembles.
(c) It foreshadows.
(d) It contrasts.

2. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?
(a) Seafaring experts.
(b) Local bartender.
(c) Himself.
(d) God.

3. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Gloucester fishermen.
(b) Gloucester mayor.
(c) Gloucester library.
(d) Gloucester Gazette.

4. What type of disaster strikes the boat from which the note in the bottle originates?
(a) Explosion onboard caused the mackerel schooner to burn down in its entirety.
(b) Struck by a hurricane.
(c) Struck by lightning.
(d) Boat sinks.

5. What serves as Sebastian Junger's source for conversations that take place among characters in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) His mind. He makes up conversations among the crew of the Andrea Gail.
(b) United States Coast Guard incident reports.
(c) Ship's log aboard the Andrea Gail.
(d) Audio tapes recorded by the crew of the Andrea Gail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the crew keeping in radio contact with when disaster strikes the Andrea Gail?

2. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?

3. Who replaces Adam Randall as a crew member aboard the Andrea Gail?

4. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?

5. What year does disaster strike the boat upon which the note in a bottle was written?

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