1. According to Junger, which of the following types of fish is the most popular catch among early European fishermen fishing off the coast of Newfoundland in the New World?
(a) Mackerel.
(b) Flounder.
(c) Cod.
(d) Mahi mahi.

2. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?
(a) More than 7,000.
(b) More than 20,000.
(c) More than 10,000.
(d) More than 3,000.

3. What is the name of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford's sister?
(a) Gilda Marie Shatford.
(b) Robin Sheree Shatford.
(c) Mary Anne Shatford.
(d) Nora Harrah Shatford.

4. One of the side effects that larynospasm is known to cause is which of the following conditions?
(a) Double vision.
(b) Hearing loss.
(c) Diarrhea.
(d) Low blood pressure.

5. Sable Island is also known as which of the following?
(a) "Graveyard of the Atlantic".
(b) "The Sea Horse Capital of the World".
(c) "The World's Longest Sandbar".
(d) "The Best Diving Destination on Earth".

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the disaster that strikes the vessel from which the note in a bottle originates do in relation to the disaster that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail?

2. Upon hearing reports about the unfavorable weather forecast, what area becomes the destination of the EIshin Maru 78?

3. "The Perfect Storm" hit the Andrea Gail with full force around midnight on which of the following dates?

4. Why is Albert Johnston careful and concerned about being able to return from fishing expeditions?

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

(see the answer key)

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