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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 name of the rescuer who takes every crew member of The Satori out of the rough, stormy waters and places them into a basket to be hoisted to safety?
(a) Walt Phillips.
(b) Kevin Carrothers.
(c) Dave Moore.
(d) Tony Matula.

2. What is the name of the Coast Guard cutter that responds to The Satori's call for help?
(a) The Briscoe.
(b) The Tamaroa.
(c) The Lexington.
(d) The Kuykendall.

3. What boat is Tommie Barrie on when he makes radio contact with Billy Tyne aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) The Allison.
(b) The Mary T.
(c) The Contship Holland.
(d) The Eishin Maru.

4. 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) Adam slips, falls, and fractures his back, leaving him unable to travel.
(b) He forgets to pack his blood pressure medication and is unable to leave without it.
(c) Adam has a premonition of disaster.
(d) His mother becomes gravely ill and Adam feels that he cannot leave.

5. What type of plans do Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford and Christine Cotter have in mind to engage in together upon his return from fishing aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) They plan to open a restaurant.
(b) They plan to open a fish canning business.
(c) The plan to travel to England.
(d) They plan to marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in charge of the engine room aboard the Andrea Gail?

2. What type of boat is The Satori?

3. How often does a weather event identical to the one that created "The Perfect Storm" occur?

4. 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?

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

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