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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?
(a) Local bartender.
(b) God.
(c) Seafaring experts.
(d) Himself.

2. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) True account of true events.
(b) Fictionalized account of true events.
(c) Theoretical account of true events.
(d) Fantasy-based account of true events.

3. Whose version is used as a basis for the description of the tragedy that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail during "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Captain Linda Greenlaw's version.
(b) Skipper Ray Leonard's version.
(c) Crewman Michael Moran's version.
(d) Author Sebastian Junger's version.

4. What type of boat is the Satori?
(a) A cruise ship.
(b) A large sailing boat.
(c) A pontoon.
(d) A large freighter.

5. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Gloucester library.
(b) Gloucester fishermen.
(c) Gloucester mayor.
(d) Gloucester Gazette.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adam Randall decide not to join the crew of the Andrea Gail on the particular fishing trip described in "The Perfect Storm"?

2. Who is the crew keeping in radio contact with when disaster strikes the Andrea Gail?

3. What is the length of the Andrea Gail?

4. Where does the crew of the Andrea Gail spot the Mary T?

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

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