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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following plays an instrumental role in the tumultuous sea rescue along the New Jersey coast described in Chapter 9?
(a) United States Coast Guard.
(b) United States Air National Guard.
(c) United States Navy.
(d) United States Air Force.

2. The term "PJ's" as used in "The Perfect Storm" refers to which of the following?
(a) Rescuers.
(b) Trainees.
(c) Marine biologists.
(d) Swimmers.

3. What type of ships does the Navy use to conduct stress and force experiments on its ships?
(a) Passenger ships.
(b) War ships.
(c) Model ships.
(d) Freight shps.

4. Who is the cook aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Billy.
(c) Alfred.
(d) Murph.

5. How many miles does the Andrea Gail log over the course of four days?
(a) 545 miles.
(b) 122 miles.
(c) 460 miles.
(d) 605 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of structure does NOT stand at Sable Island today?

2. Which of the following best describes "voluntary apnea" as used by author Sebastian Junger in "The Perfect Storm"?

3. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is able to survive "The Perfect Storm"?

4. Who owns the Andrea Gail?

5. In contrast, what does the skipper report to be the primary reason that The Satori ends up being abandoned during "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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