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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?
(a) Preacher.
(b) No one.
(c) God.
(d) Wife.

2. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?
(a) Alfred Pierre.
(b) Billy Tyne.
(c) Bobby Shatford.
(d) Adam Randall.

3. Which of the coasts listed below is known for the occurrence of a large number of freak wave "monsters"?
(a) South African coast between Durban and London.
(b) The Caribbean coast around the Yucatan.
(c) The southeastern coast of Florida.
(d) The South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil.

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

5. Where does the crew of the Andrea Gail spot the Mary T?
(a) Off the coast of Newfoundland.
(b) Off the coast of Gloucester.
(c) In the Grand Banks area.
(d) Near Georges Bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Junger, fishermen enter their profession via which of the following routes listed?

2. What type of boat is the note writer in Chapter One aboard?

3. According to Junger, what type of shark can bite a man's leg off even after you cut off its head?

4. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?

5. Why does Adam Randall decide not to join the crew of the Andrea Gail on the particular fishing trip described in "The Perfect Storm"?

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