1. What region serves as a route through which the cold front that becomes part of "the mix" passes to join two other meteorological events to collectively create "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Arctic Circle.
(b) Canadian Shield.
(c) Newfoundland.
(d) North Pole.

2. 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 has a premonition of disaster.
(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) His mother becomes gravely ill and Adam feels that he cannot leave.

3. How is Chapter One presented?
(a) It is presented fully italicized.
(b) It is presented fully capitalized.
(c) It is presented in full bold print.
(d) It is presented in full lower-case.

4. What is the name of the fishing village where the dock from which the Andrea Gail sets sail is located?
(a) Gloucester.
(b) Worcester.
(c) Belfast.
(d) Aransas.

5. According to weather reports, what type of foul weather condition is taking place in Bermuda?
(a) A series of severe thunderstorms.
(b) A typhoon.
(c) A hail storm accompanied by tornados.
(d) A hurricane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freak wave "monsters" are large waves that frequently overwhelm ships. How high was the largest wave of its type ever recorded that encountered a 478-foot Navy tanker?

2. Where are the two passengers aboard the Satori headed?

3. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?

4. What is one of the key questions that Junger asks himself in relation to the men aboard the ill-fated mackerel schooner?

5. What is the length of the Andrea Gail?

(see the answer key)

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