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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Andrea Gail try to save herself in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) By "coming around" and placing herself broadside to the waves.
(b) By keeping herself pointed into the worst of "The Perfect Storm".
(c) By crashing into a sandbar.
(d) By positioning herself in the direction of the current and being pushed away from the site of "The Perfect Storm".

2. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Bugsy" Moran's real given name?
(a) Trey.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lawrence.
(d) Harry.

3. What can be considered the main contributing factor to the Andrea Gail succumbing to "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) The inexperience of its captain and crew.
(b) The inexpensive plywood that was used for its construction.
(c) The sailcloth that was used to construct the sail of the Andrea Gail is too heavy.
(d) The boxy construction of the Andrea Gail does not give much to the movement of the sea or during a storm.

4. What does the disaster that strikes the vessel from which the note in a bottle originates do in relation to the disaster that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) It contrasts.
(b) It foreshadows.
(c) It resembles.
(d) It predicts.

5. What does the fishing term "haul back" mean?
(a) Tossing the inedible fish in the fishing net back into the ocean.
(b) Sailing the fishing boat back to the fishing dock.
(c) Checking the line for weight or fish biting and then hauling the fish onto the boat.
(d) Transporting the catch back to the fishing village dock.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the side effects that larynospasm is known to cause is which of the following conditions?

2. What serves as Sebastian Junger's source for conversations that take place among characters in "The Perfect Storm"?

3. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

4. According to weather reports, what type of foul weather condition is taking place in Bermuda?

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

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