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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of boat is The Satori?
(a) A schooner.
(b) A ketch.
(c) A pontoon.
(d) A sailing yacht.

2. How many years of experience at sea do Murph, Bugsy and Billy have among them?
(a) 21 years.
(b) 36 years.
(c) 34 years.
(d) 30 years.

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

4. 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 fish canning business.
(b) They plan to open a restaurant.
(c) The plan to travel to England.
(d) They plan to marry.

5. How often does a weather event identical to the one that created "The Perfect Storm" occur?
(a) Once every 120 years.
(b) Once every 20 years.
(c) Once every 100 years.
(d) Once every 55 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the length of the Andrea Gail?

4. Upon hearing reports about the pending unfavorable weather that will turn into "The Perfect Storm", in which direction does Ray Leonard change the course of The Satori?

5. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Bugsy" Moran's real given name?

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