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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The highest waves ever recorded along the Scotian Shelf, or anywhere at any time according to author Sebastian Junger, occurred within "The Perfect Storm". How high were the waves to which Junger refers?
(a) 80 feet high.
(b) 100 feet high.
(c) 120 feet high.
(d) 90 feet high.

2. Who replaces Adam Randall as a crew member aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) "Sully" Sullivan.
(b) Bobby Shatford.
(c) "Bugsy" Moran.
(d) Dale Murphy.

3. Who does Judith call for assistance while in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) No one. Judith rides out "The Perfect Storm" without any assistance and she survives.
(b) Tommie Barrie aboard The Allison.
(c) Ray Leonard aboard The Satori.
(d) The Coast Guard.

4. What type of boat is the Satori?
(a) A large sailing boat.
(b) A large freighter.
(c) A pontoon.
(d) A cruise ship.

5. According to Junger, who were the first to invent long line boats?
(a) The Americans.
(b) The Canadians.
(c) The Koreans.
(d) The French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the coasts listed below is known for the occurrence of a large number of freak wave "monsters"?

2. Ultimately, how many pounds of fish are caught by the captain and crew of the Andrea Gail?

3. How many sailors have been known to have drowned on Sable Island after being pounded by waves while trying to find refuge from storms?

4. Based on its contents, what human emotion is conveyed in the note in a bottle found in Chapter One?

5. Aboard the Andrea Gail, Billy Tyne shares quarters with which of the following?

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