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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ultimately, how many pounds of fish are caught by the captain and crew of the Andrea Gail?
(a) 40,000 pounds.
(b) 50,000 pounds.
(c) 30,000 pounds.
(d) 20,000 pounds.

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

3. Judith Reeves is a Canadian aboard which of the following vessels?
(a) The Contship Holland.
(b) The Eishin Maru 78.
(c) The Satori.
(d) The Allison.

4. What does the captain of the Andrea Gail rely on to position his boat and crew away from dangerous storms at sea?
(a) GPS (Global Positioning System).
(b) Weather reports.
(c) Charts.
(d) Luck.

5. According to Junger, there are waves that do not depend on wind, but rather on which of the following elements?
(a) Gravity.
(b) Motion.
(c) Water pressure.
(d) Current.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, which of the following is saved from raging sea water?

2. Who keeps records aboard the Andrea Gail?

3. What is the distance between the Andrea Gail and The Contship Holland during the time that "The Perfect Storm" is in full play?

4. Junger calls the point in which a vessel gets driven down by overwhelming natural forces such as waves which of the following?

5. How many helicopters are involved in the rescue of the crew of The Satori?

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