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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. An anemometer measures which of the following?
(a) Wind velocity.
(b) Wave height.
(c) Wave force.
(d) Water level.
2. "Diving reflex" as mentioned by Junger in "The Perfect Storm" does NOT refer to which of the following?
(a) Blood pools toward the heart and skull in a temporary hibernation.
(b) Heart slows down.
(c) Metabolism decreases.
(d) Lung activity ceases.
3. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) "Cape Hollinghouse Ice Company".
(b) "The Cape Cod Ice Company".
(c) "Ice by the Block Company".
(d) "Fresh from the Sea Ice Company".
4. Author Sebastian Junger defines "larynospasm" as which of the following?
(a) Involuntary stretching of the muscles in the larynx.
(b) Straining of the muscles in the larynx.
(c) A contraction of the muscles in the larynx.
(d) Relaxation of the muscles in the larynx.
5. What is it that the author(s) of the note found in a bottle in Chapter One ask for via the note?
(a) The crew member asks that whoever finds his note take all necessary steps to locate a rescue team to help him and his fellow crew members to shore.
(b) The crew member asks that only his family members be notified of his death at sea.
(c) The crew member asks God to have mercy on him and his fellow crew members.
(d) The crew member asks that the families of all of the crew members be notified of the crew members' deaths.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the captain of the Andrea Gail rely on to position his boat and crew away from dangerous storms at sea?
2. During storms, according to author Sebastian Junger, wave energy rises to which of the following powers with wind speed?
3. How many sailors have been known to have drowned on Sable Island after being pounded by waves while trying to find refuge from storms?
4. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "The Perfect Storm" ?
5. Based on the wind force gauge system that the fishermen use, what force level is "The Perfect Storm"?
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