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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the time frames listed corresponds best to the setting of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) July, 1992.
(b) March, 1993.
(c) January, 1985.
(d) October, 1991.

2. Who owns the Andrea Gail?
(a) Bob Brown.
(b) Howard Blackburn.
(c) Alfred Pierre.
(d) Linda Greenlaw.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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. How many years of experience at sea do Murph, Bugsy and Billy have among them?

5. Upon hearing reports about the unfavorable weather forecast, what area becomes the destination of the EIshin Maru 78?

(see the answer key)

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