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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Junger, a "backing wind" moves counter-clockwise and always foreshadows what type of weather?
(a) A cloudburst.
(b) Clear, sunny weather.
(c) Rough weather.
(d) A wind storm beginning to head back to where it began.

2. When fishing, how long are the workdays of crew members aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 18 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

3. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "The Perfect Storm" ?
(a) Gloucester town gossip.
(b) United States Coast Guard records.
(c) Gloucester Gazette newspaper.
(d) Interview he conducts with the principals.

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

5. What boat is Tommie Barrie on when he makes radio contact with Billy Tyne aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) The Eishin Maru.
(b) The Allison.
(c) The Contship Holland.
(d) The Mary T.

Short Answer Questions

1. Author Sebastian Junger writes that a series of waves that can drive a ship underwater is known as which of the following?

2. 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?

3. What role does Graham Buschor play in the sea rescue attempt along the New Jersey coast?

4. When referring to the acronym EPIRB, author Sebastian Junger means which of the following?

5. What can be considered the main contributing factor to the Andrea Gail succumbing to "The Perfect Storm"?

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