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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?
(a) More than 20,000.
(b) More than 10,000.
(c) More than 3,000.
(d) More than 7,000.

2. Ultimately, how many pounds of fish are caught by the captain and crew of the Andrea Gail?
(a) 40,000 pounds.
(b) 50,000 pounds.
(c) 30,000 pounds.
(d) 20,000 pounds.

3. 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?
(a) Advice.
(b) Fuel.
(c) Map.
(d) Bait.

4. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.
(a) "Fishing is educational and entertaining."
(b) "Fishing is a dangerous and unskilled profession."
(c) "Fishing is relaxing and serene."
(d) "Fishing is simple and fun."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Sully" Sullivan's real given name?

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

3. Who is the captain of the Hannah Bolen?

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

5. Ethel Shatford, the mother of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford works as a bartender at which of the taverns listed?

(see the answer key)

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