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

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

3. Who keeps records aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) No one.
(b) Bobby Stratford.
(c) Billy Tyne.
(d) Michael Moran.

4. What is it that the author(s) of the note found in a bottle in Chapter One ask for via the note?
(a) The crew member asks that whoever finds his note take all necessary steps to locate a rescue team to help him and his fellow crew members to shore.
(b) The crew member asks God to have mercy on him and his fellow crew members.
(c) The crew member asks that the families of all of the crew members be notified of the crew members' deaths.
(d) The crew member asks that only his family members be notified of his death at sea.

5. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?
(a) Twelve men.
(b) Twenty men.
(c) Ten men.
(d) Fifteen men.

Short Answer Questions

1. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?

2. What year is the note in a bottle found that is mentioned in Chapter One?

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

4. What is one of the key questions that Junger asks himself in relation to the men aboard the ill-fated mackerel schooner?

5. How is Chapter One presented?

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