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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?
(a) Community centers.
(b) Orphanages.
(c) Homes away from home.
(d) Support group meeting places.

2. "The Perfect Storm" is a mixture of literature and what other type of narrative?
(a) Historical.
(b) Testimonial.
(c) Editorial.
(d) Journalistic reporting.

3. Which of the time frames listed corresponds best to the setting of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) July, 1992.
(b) October, 1991.
(c) March, 1993.
(d) January, 1985.

4. What does the fishing term "haul back" mean?
(a) Checking the line for weight or fish biting and then hauling the fish onto the boat.
(b) Transporting the catch back to the fishing village dock.
(c) Sailing the fishing boat back to the fishing dock.
(d) Tossing the inedible fish in the fishing net back into the ocean.

5. How is Chapter One presented?
(a) It is presented in full lower-case.
(b) It is presented fully italicized.
(c) It is presented fully capitalized.
(d) It is presented in full bold print.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the cook aboard the Andrea Gail?

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. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

4. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?

5. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?

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