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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

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) No one.
(b) Preacher.
(c) God.
(d) Wife.

2. The writing style of which popular author listed below, along with his respective work listed alongside his name can be compared to the writing style that is employed by Sebastian Junger in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(b) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".
(c) Ernest Hemingway in his writing of "The Old Man and the Sea".
(d) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".

3. What year does disaster strike the boat upon which the note in a bottle was written?
(a) 1898.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1896.
(d) 1894.

4. "The Perfect Storm" is a mixture of literature and what other type of narrative?
(a) Historical.
(b) Editorial.
(c) Testimonial.
(d) Journalistic reporting.

5. What type of disaster strikes the boat from which the note in the bottle originates?
(a) Struck by a hurricane.
(b) Boat sinks.
(c) Struck by lightning.
(d) Explosion onboard caused the mackerel schooner to burn down in its entirety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Junger NOT imply toward families who lost loved ones with respect to the title, "The Perfect Storm"?

2. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?

3. What group, if any, provides Sebastian Junger with the basis upon which he creates the tragedy that strikes the Andrea Gail?

4. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

5. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

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