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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which boat positioned nearby to the Andrea Gail changes its course shortly before "The Perfect Storm" strikes?
(a) The Contship Holland.
(b) No boat.
(c) The Allison.
(d) The Winnipeg.

3. Who is the last person to communicate with Billy Tyne as "The Perfect Storm" and the Andrea Gail are headed toward each other?
(a) Tommy Barrie.
(b) Albert Johnston..
(c) Adam Randall.
(d) Ray Leonard.

4. According to the note found in a bottle in Chapter One, what parts of its boat of origin are missing?
(a) Mast and sail.
(b) Cable and rudder.
(c) Hatch lid and canvas.
(d) Yards and line.

5. Based on its contents, what human emotion is conveyed in the note in a bottle found in Chapter One?
(a) Love.
(b) Anger.
(c) Joy.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What source does Sebastian Junger use to reconstruct the disaster that befalls the Andrea Gail?

2. What ruined Billy Tyne's marriage to his wife, Jodi?

3. What group, if any, provides Sebastian Junger with the basis upon which he creates the tragedy that strikes the Andrea Gail?

4. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?

5. According to Junger, what year were spotter planes first used to locate fish?

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