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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?
(a) Homes away from home.
(b) Orphanages.
(c) Community centers.
(d) Support group meeting places.

2. Ethel Shatford, the mother of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford works as a bartender at which of the taverns listed?
(a) "The Ship's Wheel".
(b) "The Crow's Nest".
(c) "Capistrano".
(d) "The Constant Wave".

3. What ruined Billy Tyne's marriage to his wife, Jodi?
(a) His excessive drinking.
(b) Fishing took over his life.
(c) He had an affair with Bobby's sister, Mary Anne Shatford and Jodi found out about it.
(d) His excessive gambling at the local taverns.

4. What particular set of items do Chris and Murph gather to take with them aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Photos of each of their family members.
(b) Extra life jackets.
(c) Survival suits.
(d) A load of movies.

5. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Theoretical account of true events.
(b) Fictionalized account of true events.
(c) Fantasy-based account of true events.
(d) True account of true events.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?

2. What type of sense does Junger apply to his use of the term "Perfect Storm" ?

3. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?

4. Who is the Captain of the Mary T?

5. How many crew members have contributed to writing the note found in a bottle in Chapter One?

(see the answer key)

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