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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What source does Sebastian Junger use to reconstruct the disaster that befalls the Andrea Gail?
(a) A Gloucester fisherman who has witnessed the tragedy aboard the Andrea Gail.
(b) His mind. He creates an account detailing the disaster.
(c) Christine Cotter who claims that she has maintained contact with Bobby Stratford throughout the disaster.
(d) The incident report about the disaster on file with the United States Coast Guard.

2. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Bugsy" Moran's real given name?
(a) Harry.
(b) Trey.
(c) Lawrence.
(d) Michael.

3. What is the primary reason that the English settle in Beauport around 1603?
(a) Because of the abundance of cod.
(b) Because it was free from British rule.
(c) Because every family was being granted ten acres of land.
(d) Because of the busy port.

4. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) "Cape Hollinghouse Ice Company".
(b) "Ice by the Block Company".
(c) "The Cape Cod Ice Company".
(d) "Fresh from the Sea Ice Company".

5. Who is the crew keeping in radio contact with when disaster strikes the Andrea Gail?
(a) Adam Randall.
(b) No one.
(c) The United States Coast Guard.
(d) Christine Cotter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?

2. What is the name of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford's sister?

3. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

4. Which of the following sites are mentioned in Chapter Three as being two of the most dangerous places to fish?

5. "The Perfect Storm" is a mixture of literature and what other type of narrative?

(see the answer key)

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