The Perfect Storm Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Foreword

1. What type of basis does Sebastian Junger strive toward maintaining throughout his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?

Factual basis.

2. What type of sense does Junger apply to his use of the term "Perfect Storm" ?

Meteorological sense.

3. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "The Perfect Storm" ?

Interview he conducts with the principals.

4. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

He does not use quotation marks.

5. "The Perfect Storm" is a mixture of literature and what other type of narrative?

Journalistic reporting.

6. What type of activity does Junger engage in before being able to describe events that occur during "The Perfect Storm"?

Guesswork.

7. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is able to...
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