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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of disaster strikes the boat from which the note in the bottle originates?
(a) Struck by lightning.
(b) Boat sinks.
(c) Explosion onboard caused the mackerel schooner to burn down in its entirety.
(d) Struck by a hurricane.

3. What serves as Sebastian Junger's source for conversations that take place among characters in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Audio tapes recorded by the crew of the Andrea Gail.
(b) His mind. He makes up conversations among the crew of the Andrea Gail.
(c) Ship's log aboard the Andrea Gail.
(d) United States Coast Guard incident reports.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of boat is the note writer in Chapter One aboard?

2. What is the name of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford's sister?

3. What type of basis does Sebastian Junger strive toward maintaining throughout his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?

4. What does the captain of the Andrea Gail rely on to position his boat and crew away from dangerous storms at sea?

5. Based on its contents, what human emotion is conveyed in the note in a bottle found in Chapter One?

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