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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of sense does Junger apply to his use of the term "Perfect Storm" ?
(a) Theoretical sense.
(b) Meteorological sense.
(c) Literal sense.
(d) Historical sense.

2. 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.

3. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) He uses italicization and quotation marks.
(b) He uses quotation marks only.
(c) He uses italicization only.
(d) He does not use quotation marks.

4. What does Junger NOT imply toward families who lost loved ones with respect to the title, "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Reference to an event that changed their lives.
(b) Disrespect and insult.
(c) A book title.
(d) His opinion of a particular meteorological event.

5. Who replaces Adam Randall as a crew member aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Dale Murphy.
(b) "Bugsy" Moran.
(c) "Sully" Sullivan.
(d) Bobby Shatford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the fishing village where the dock from which the Andrea Gail sets sail is located?

2. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Sully" Sullivan's real given name?

3. How is Chapter One presented?

4. Who does Sebastian Junger depend on for information to include in his narrative about the events surrounding the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail from Gloucester?

5. What is the length of the Andrea Gail?

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