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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group, if any, provides Sebastian Junger with the basis upon which he creates the tragedy that strikes the Andrea Gail?
(a) Local fishermen who have survived similar storms.
(b) No group. Sebastian Junger creates the events surrounding the tragedy that struck aboard the Andrea Gail.
(c) The United States Coast Guard which grants Junger access to a collection of incident reports detailing ship disasters in the same area where disaster hits the Andrea Gail.
(d) Support group comprised of family members who lost loved ones aboard the Andrea Gail.

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

3. According to the note found in a bottle in Chapter One, what parts of its boat of origin are missing?
(a) Cable and rudder.
(b) Hatch lid and canvas.
(c) Yards and line.
(d) Mast and sail.

4. What is one of the key questions that Junger asks himself in relation to the men aboard the ill-fated mackerel schooner?
(a) "Did they try to get help from neighboring schooners?
(b) "Do they cry?"
(c) "Did they ever make it back home?
(d) "What did they do with the mackerel that they had caught?"

5. 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) Boat sinks.
(c) Struck by lightning.
(d) Struck by a hurricane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What source does Sebastian Junger use to reconstruct the disaster that befalls the Andrea Gail?

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

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

4. How many crew members have contributed to writing the note found in a bottle in Chapter One?

5. 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?

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