1. According to weather reports, what type of foul weather condition is taking place in Bermuda?
(a) A hail storm accompanied by tornados.
(b) A typhoon.
(c) A series of severe thunderstorms.
(d) A hurricane.

2. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) He uses quotation marks only.
(b) He does not use quotation marks.
(c) He uses italicization only.
(d) He uses italicization and quotation marks.

3. What region serves as a route through which the cold front that becomes part of "the mix" passes to join two other meteorological events to collectively create "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Canadian Shield.
(b) Newfoundland.
(c) Arctic Circle.
(d) North Pole.

4. How many miles does the Andrea Gail log over the course of four days?
(a) 545 miles.
(b) 460 miles.
(c) 122 miles.
(d) 605 miles.

5. What type of plans do Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford and Christine Cotter have in mind to engage in together upon his return from fishing aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) They plan to open a fish canning business.
(b) The plan to travel to England.
(c) They plan to marry.
(d) They plan to open a restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Linda Greenlaw with the Hannah Bolen provide the captain of the Andrea Gail with when he indicates to her that he has not had a profitable fishing trip?

2. Who is the cook aboard the Andrea Gail?

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

4. According to Junger, what type of shark can bite a man's leg off even after you cut off its head?

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

(see the answer key)

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