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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?
(a) God.
(b) Preacher.
(c) No one.
(d) Wife.

2. What is the name of the sailor that the rescuers are attempting to rescue along the New Jersey coast?
(a) Mesharaff Dioligli.
(b) Gary Purdue.
(c) Mikado Tomizawa.
(d) Cliff Sorenson.

3. Author Sebastian Junger attributes a five to ten-minute extension of the life of the crew of the Andrea Gail to which of the following?
(a) Scuba equipment used by crew members.
(b) Diving reflex.
(c) Larynospasm.
(d) Survival suits worn my crew members.

4. Ultimately Mioli, Ruvola, and Spillane are rescued using which of the following rescue gear?
(a) Mesh ropes.
(b) Basket lift.
(c) Rescue rafts.
(d) Survival suits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the proper term for the rafts that are used to transport those aboard The Satori to a Coast Guard rescue cutter?

2. How many crew members have contributed to writing the note found in a bottle in Chapter One?

3. What type of sense does Junger apply to his use of the term "Perfect Storm" ?

4. Which of the coasts listed below is known for the occurrence of a large number of freak wave "monsters"?

5. How is Chapter One presented?

(see the answer key)

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