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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What source does Sebastian Junger use to reconstruct the disaster that befalls the Andrea Gail?
(a) His mind. He creates an account detailing the disaster.
(b) Christine Cotter who claims that she has maintained contact with Bobby Stratford throughout the disaster.
(c) The incident report about the disaster on file with the United States Coast Guard.
(d) A Gloucester fisherman who has witnessed the tragedy aboard the Andrea Gail.

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

4. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?
(a) Tuna fishing.
(b) Mackerel fishing.
(c) Trout fishing.
(d) Swordfish fishing.

5. 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) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".
(b) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(c) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".
(d) Ernest Hemingway in his writing of "The Old Man and the Sea".

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following sites are mentioned in Chapter Three as being two of the most dangerous places to fish?

2. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?

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

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

5. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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