1. In contrast, what does the skipper report to be the primary reason that The Satori ends up being abandoned during "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) He felt that he and his crew had a better chance of surviving "The Perfect Storm" with the help of the Coast Guard.
(b) The skipper saw The Satori literally being demolished as he and his crew remained aboard while "The Perfect Storm" was underway in their midst.
(c) Ultimately, the skipper felt that The Satori, made of fiberglass and not wood, was not strong enough to withstand "The Perfect Storm".
(d) His crew members were inexperienced and terrified.

2. Who is in charge of the engine room aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Billy Tyne.
(b) Alfred Pierre.
(c) Murph Murphy.
(d) Bob Shatford.

3. If the sound of wind during a windstorm is a deep tonal vibration like a church organ, what force level do fishermen gauge the windstorm to be?
(a) Force 11.
(b) Force 10.
(c) Force 12.
(d) Force 9.

4. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?
(a) Homes away from home.
(b) Orphanages.
(c) Support group meeting places.
(d) Community centers.

5. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is NOT KNOWN to be concerned about finances?
(a) Billy Tyne.
(b) Murph Murphy.
(c) Alfred Pierre.
(d) Bobby Shatford.

Short Answer 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?

2. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.

3. What boat is Tommie Barrie on when he makes radio contact with Billy Tyne aboard the Andrea Gail?

4. What is the name of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford's sister?

5. Who is the last person to communicate with Billy Tyne as "The Perfect Storm" and the Andrea Gail are headed toward each other?

(see the answer key)

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