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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Christine Cotter who has witnessed the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail.
(b) Junger depends on himself. He creates the events surrounding the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail.
(c) Bobby Stratford's mother who runs "The Crow's Nest" and who has witnessed the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail.
(d) Adam Randall who witnesses the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail.

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

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 only.
(b) He does not use quotation marks.
(c) He uses quotation marks only.
(d) He uses italicization and quotation marks.

4. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.
(a) "Fishing is relaxing and serene."
(b) "Fishing is a dangerous and unskilled profession."
(c) "Fishing is simple and fun."
(d) "Fishing is educational and entertaining."

5. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Bugsy" Moran's real given name?
(a) Harry.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lawrence.
(d) Trey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "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. What type of disaster strikes the boat from which the note in the bottle originates?

5. What is the theme of the book that is also the theme of Chapter 2?

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