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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?
(a) Swordfish fishing.
(b) Tuna fishing.
(c) Mackerel fishing.
(d) Trout fishing.

2. Billy Tyne and the crew aboard the Andrea Gail pull in as much swordfish as the crew on which of the following?
(a) The Contship Holland.
(b) The Mary T.
(c) The Satori.
(d) The Eishin Maru.

3. What does Junger NOT imply toward families who lost loved ones with respect to the title, "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Disrespect and insult.
(b) His opinion of a particular meteorological event.
(c) A book title.
(d) Reference to an event that changed their lives.

4. Based on its contents, what human emotion is conveyed in the note in a bottle found in Chapter One?
(a) Love.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Joy.
(d) Anger.

5. What can be considered the main contributing factor to the Andrea Gail succumbing to "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) The sailcloth that was used to construct the sail of the Andrea Gail is too heavy.
(b) The boxy construction of the Andrea Gail does not give much to the movement of the sea or during a storm.
(c) The inexpensive plywood that was used for its construction.
(d) The inexperience of its captain and crew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Albert Johnston careful and concerned about being able to return from fishing expeditions?

2. According to author Sebastian Junger, what does a puncture wound from a swordfish mean?

3. How many crew members have contributed to writing the note found in a bottle in Chapter One?

4. What does the fishing term "haul back" mean?

5. 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?

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