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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the time frames listed corresponds best to the setting of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) January, 1985.
(b) July, 1992.
(c) March, 1993.
(d) October, 1991.

2. According to author Sebastian Junger, what does a puncture wound from a swordfish mean?
(a) Instant blood clotting.
(b) Instant infection.
(c) Instant death.
(d) Instant blood poisoning.

3. What group, if any, provides Sebastian Junger with the basis upon which he creates the tragedy that strikes the Andrea Gail?
(a) Local fishermen who have survived similar storms.
(b) No group. Sebastian Junger creates the events surrounding the tragedy that struck aboard the Andrea Gail.
(c) Support group comprised of family members who lost loved ones aboard the Andrea Gail.
(d) The United States Coast Guard which grants Junger access to a collection of incident reports detailing ship disasters in the same area where disaster hits the Andrea Gail.

4. What ruined Billy Tyne's marriage to his wife, Jodi?
(a) His excessive gambling at the local taverns.
(b) His excessive drinking.
(c) Fishing took over his life.
(d) He had an affair with Bobby's sister, Mary Anne Shatford and Jodi found out about it.

5. Where does the crew of the Andrea Gail spot the Mary T?
(a) Near Georges Bank.
(b) In the Grand Banks area.
(c) Off the coast of Newfoundland.
(d) Off the coast of Gloucester.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?

2. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?

3. Who keeps records aboard the Andrea Gail?

4. After a month at sea, where does the Mary T make port?

5. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?

(see the answer key)

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