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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the distance between the Andrea Gail and The Contship Holland during the time that "The Perfect Storm" is in full play?
(a) Approximately 55 miles.
(b) Approximately 80 miles.
(c) Approximately 15 miles.
(d) Approximately 200 miles.

2. What is the name of the fishing village where the dock from which the Andrea Gail sets sail is located?
(a) Belfast.
(b) Aransas.
(c) Worcester.
(d) Gloucester.

3. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.
(a) "Fishing is simple and fun."
(b) "Fishing is relaxing and serene."
(c) "Fishing is educational and entertaining."
(d) "Fishing is a dangerous and unskilled profession."

4. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?
(a) Adam Randall.
(b) Bobby Shatford.
(c) Billy Tyne.
(d) Alfred Pierre.

5. 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?
(a) He does not change its course.
(b) Toward Newfoundland.
(c) Toward England.
(d) Toward Boston Harbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is NOT KNOWN to be concerned about finances?

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

3. According to the crew members aboard The Satori, the boat's skipper did not want to abandon the ship for which of the following reasons?

4. What is the name of the Coast Guard cutter that responds to The Satori's call for help?

5. Which of the following is the name of the hurricane that collides with the Sable Island storm and a cold front to form "The Perfect Storm"?

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