1. Why does Adam Randall decide not to join the crew of the Andrea Gail on the particular fishing trip described in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) His mother becomes gravely ill and Adam feels that he cannot leave.
(b) Adam has a premonition of disaster.
(c) Adam slips, falls, and fractures his back, leaving him unable to travel.
(d) He forgets to pack his blood pressure medication and is unable to leave without it.

2. 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 15 miles.
(b) Approximately 200 miles.
(c) Approximately 80 miles.
(d) Approximately 55 miles.

3. According to Junger, a thunderstorm has enough electrical power to supply the entire United States with how many days of electricity?
(a) Four days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) One day.

4. What is the length of the Andrea Gail?
(a) Fifty-five (55) feet.
(b) Seventy-five (75) feet.
(c) Sixty-two (62) feet.
(d) Forty-five (45) feet.

5. According to Junger, fishermen enter their profession via which of the following routes listed?
(a) They enter it to provide for their families.
(b) They pursue and obtain a college education in marine biology.
(c) Fishermen wander into fishing because their fathers, uncles, brothers, friends and other men in their lives are in it..
(d) Fishermen openly choose the fishing profession.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?

2. Which of the taverns listed is located around the fishing village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail?

3. What is the name of the fishing village where the dock from which the Andrea Gail sets sail is located?

4. What time does "The Perfect Storm" hit?

5. Ethel Shatford, the mother of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford works as a bartender at which of the taverns listed?

(see the answer key)

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