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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the coasts listed below is known for the occurrence of a large number of freak wave "monsters"?
2. What is the name of the Coast Guard cutter that responds to The Satori's call for help?
3. Which of the following job titles identifies Judith's position aboard the vessel in which she rides out "The Perfect Storm"?
4. According to Junger, the action that occurs when the bow of a ship is caught in a wave large enough to cause it to flip over is known as which of the following?
5. How many sailors have been known to have drowned on Sable Island after being pounded by waves while trying to find refuge from storms?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do scientists explain the beginning and ending of oceanic waves?
2. What type of response to her call for assistance does Satori passenger Karen Stimpson receive?
3. According to the information that Junger provides in Chapter 7, what are the steps one takes in order to induce the life-preserving technique known as laryngospasm?
4. What type of obstacle does Coast Guard rescuer Dave Moore have to overcome during his attempt to save those who had been aboard The Satori?
5. The biggest freak wave ever recorded is mentioned and described in Chapter 6. Explain the details of this event.
6. How does Junger spark interest in Chapter 5 with information concerning the amount of electrical power supply that is contained in thunderstorms?
7. Why was the United States Navy conducting undersea experiments involving the detonation of nuclear bombs?
8. What is the extent of destruction to the cabin aboard the Eishin Maru due to the blows dealt by "The Perfect Storm" as described in Chapter 6 by eyewitness, Canadian Compliance Officer Judith Reeves?
9. In Chapter 8, what is the reason that the two female passengers, Karen Stimpson and Sue Bylander, give the television reporter with respect to why their boat skipper, Ray Leonard did not want to leave his boat in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?
10. In Chapter 6, what are the reasons noted by Albert Johnston for steering the Mary T toward colder waters on the night of October 28th as "The Perfect Storm" is approaching?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Six members make up the crew for the Andrea Gail. 1) What is the general level of comfort among the crew members of the Andrea Gail? 2) Name two members of the Andrea Gail crew, who, based on their outlook and personalities, would be apt to not get along each other each other, and explain why.
Essay Topic 2
Despite the "Perfect Storm" taking place around The Satori, what type of attitude does its skipper Ray Leonard maintain throughout the storm's ferocious attack on his boat? Cite examples from the text to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
As The Satori begins to get pounded by the ferocious gale winds and waves during the storm, a disagreement between skipper Ray Leonard and his passenger, Karen Stimpson erupts. 1) What is the basis for the argument between Stimpson and Leonard? 2) Who is right? Why? Who is wrong? Why?
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