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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "The Perfect Storm" ?
(a) United States Coast Guard records.
(b) Gloucester Gazette newspaper.
(c) Gloucester town gossip.
(d) Interview he conducts with the principals.

2. The writing style of which popular author listed below, along with his respective work listed alongside his name can be compared to the writing style that is employed by Sebastian Junger in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(b) Ernest Hemingway in his writing of "The Old Man and the Sea".
(c) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".
(d) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".

3. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?
(a) Wife.
(b) God.
(c) No one.
(d) Preacher.

4. What group, if any, provides Sebastian Junger with the basis upon which he creates the tragedy that strikes the Andrea Gail?
(a) No group. Sebastian Junger creates the events surrounding the tragedy that struck aboard the Andrea Gail.
(b) Support group comprised of family members who lost loved ones aboard the Andrea Gail.
(c) Local fishermen who have survived similar storms.
(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.

5. What type of basis does Sebastian Junger strive toward maintaining throughout his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Fantasy basis.
(b) Religious basis.
(c) Factual basis.
(d) Surreal basis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Sebastian Junger depend on for information to include in his narrative about the events surrounding the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail from Gloucester?

3. What type of boat is the note writer in Chapter One aboard?

4. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Sully" Sullivan's real given name?

5. In Chapter 1, off the coast of which state does a mackerel schooner's crew find a bottle with a note in it?

(see the answer key)

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