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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?
(a) God.
(b) Local bartender.
(c) Seafaring experts.
(d) Himself.

2. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?
(a) Mackerel fishing.
(b) Swordfish fishing.
(c) Tuna fishing.
(d) Trout fishing.

3. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?
(a) A dream or a memory.
(b) A United States Coast Guard incident report.
(c) A verbatim account of verbal exchanges that he recorded between a couple of patrons at "The Crow's Nest".
(d) A series of verbal exchanges between Junger and a crew member whom he has interviewed.

4. What is the name of the rescuer who takes every crew member of The Satori out of the rough, stormy waters and places them into a basket to be hoisted to safety?
(a) Kevin Carrothers.
(b) Walt Phillips.
(c) Tony Matula.
(d) Dave Moore.

5. What is another name for the meteorological term, "nor-easter"?
(a) Trough.
(b) Gale.
(c) Cold front.
(d) Bomb.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. "Diving reflex" as mentioned by Junger in "The Perfect Storm" does NOT refer to which of the following?

5. How is Chapter One presented?

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