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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. Junger calls the point in which a vessel gets driven down by overwhelming natural forces such as waves which of the following?
2. Author Sebastian Junger writes that a series of waves that can drive a ship underwater is known as which of the following?
3. According to Junger, a "backing wind" moves counter-clockwise and always foreshadows what type of weather?
4. Upon hearing reports about the pending unfavorable weather that will turn into "The Perfect Storm", in which direction does Ray Leonard change the course of The Satori?
5. What is the proper term for the rafts that are used to transport those aboard The Satori to a Coast Guard rescue cutter?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 5, which five different directions do five different vessels head toward as those at their helms learn about the forecast concerning the forthcoming "Perfect Storm"?
2. 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?
3. What method of transportation, as described in Chapter 8, is used to shuttle those who had been on The Satori to safety?
4. In Chapter 6 ,it appears as though Sebastian Junger has included a statement in favor of oceanic preservation and against the dumping of petroleum in the ocean. What is Junger's approximate statement about this matter?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. What three types of weather phenomena are identified in Chapter 5 that will soon be merging to form "The Perfect Storm"?
8. In Chapter 5, what does Junger describe as the action that a boat crew takes when they hear reports that a storm is hitting a boat at sea?
9. How do scientists explain the beginning and ending of oceanic waves?
10. What does "wave energy rising to the fourth power during storms" mean, as explained in Chapter 6?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Sebastian Junger's purpose in writing "The Perfect Storm"? Is it to make a statement? Is it to pay tribute to the victims of "The Perfect Storm"? Is it a little of both? Cite examples from the text to support your claim.
Essay Topic 2
Unlike the themes of Gloucester residents being part of a fishing subculture and that "fishing is dangerous", what other theme is present but not recognized? Cite examples from the book to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast captains Billy Tyne and Albert Johnston. Which of the two shows more concern for his crew and passengers? Cite examples in support from the book.
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