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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Junger, a "backing wind" moves counter-clockwise and always foreshadows what type of weather?
(a) A wind storm beginning to head back to where it began.
(b) Clear, sunny weather.
(c) A cloudburst.
(d) Rough weather.

2. Which boat positioned nearby to the Andrea Gail changes its course shortly before "The Perfect Storm" strikes?
(a) The Contship Holland.
(b) The Winnipeg.
(c) The Allison.
(d) No boat.

3. What is the theme of the book that is also the theme of Chapter 2?
(a) "Fishing is dangerous".
(b) "Never tempt fate."
(c) "Fishing as a Subculture".
(d) "Sailors are people, too".

4. What is the proper term for the rafts that are used to transport those aboard The Satori to a Coast Guard rescue cutter?
(a) Whisker.
(b) Shuttle.
(c) Dinghy.
(d) Avon.

5. How many helicopters are involved in the rescue of the crew of The Satori?
(a) One helicopter.
(b) Three helicopters.
(c) Two helicopters.
(d) No helicopters.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a storm hits a boat at sea, the crew does NOT do which of the following?

2. 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?

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?

4. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?

5. In the midst of the rescue attempt for those aboard The Satori, who pilots a small Falcon jet to the rescue site?

(see the answer key)

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