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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following types of structures is NOT located on Sable Island today?
(a) A paper mill.
(b) A lighthouse.
(c) A Coast Guard station.
(d) An oil well.

2. Who is in charge of the engine room aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Billy Tyne.
(b) Bob Shatford.
(c) Murph Murphy.
(d) Alfred Pierre.

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

4. What is the name of the boat in which Bob Brown lost all but one of his crew members, and was blamed for the deaths that occurred?
(a) Contship Holland.
(b) Miss Millie.
(c) Fair Wind.
(d) Sea Fever.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?

2. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.

3. What type of structure does NOT stand at Sable Island today?

4. What type of ships does the Navy use to conduct stress and force experiments on its ships?

5. Why is Albert Johnston careful and concerned about being able to return from fishing expeditions?

(see the answer key)

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