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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) Historical sense.
(c) Meteorological sense.
(d) Literal sense.

2. When fishing, how long are the workdays of crew members aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 18 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

3. How many crew members have contributed to writing the note found in a bottle in Chapter One?
(a) Six crew members.
(b) Four crew members.
(c) Two crew members.
(d) One crew member.

4. What can be considered the main contributing factor to the Andrea Gail succumbing to "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) The inexperience of its captain and crew.
(b) The inexpensive plywood that was used for its construction.
(c) The sailcloth that was used to construct the sail of the Andrea Gail is too heavy.
(d) The boxy construction of the Andrea Gail does not give much to the movement of the sea or during a storm.

5. What particular set of items do Chris and Murph gather to take with them aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Survival suits.
(b) Photos of each of their family members.
(c) Extra life jackets.
(d) A load of movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of activity does Junger engage in before being able to describe events that occur during "The Perfect Storm"?

2. What does the disaster that strikes the vessel from which the note in a bottle originates do in relation to the disaster that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail?

3. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?

4. Where are the two passengers aboard the Satori headed?

5. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

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