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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of plans do Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford and Christine Cotter have in mind to engage in together upon his return from fishing aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) They plan to marry.
(b) They plan to open a fish canning business.
(c) The plan to travel to England.
(d) They plan to open a restaurant.

2. What type of structure does NOT stand at Sable Island today?
(a) A weather station.
(b) A lighthouse.
(c) An oil rig.
(d) A fine china and crystal shop.

3. Judith Reeves is a Canadian aboard which of the following vessels?
(a) The Allison.
(b) The Eishin Maru 78.
(c) The Satori.
(d) The Contship Holland.

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 simple and fun."
(c) "Fishing is a dangerous and unskilled profession."
(d) "Fishing is relaxing and serene."

5. Freak wave "monsters" are large waves that frequently overwhelm ships. How high was the largest wave of its type ever recorded that encountered a 478-foot Navy tanker?
(a) 95 feet in heighh.
(b) 112 feet in height.
(c) 165 feet in height.
(d) 120 feet in height.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the crew members aboard The Satori, the boat's skipper did not want to abandon the ship for which of the following reasons?

3. In Chapter 7, Junger reports that mammals can survive up to one hour in very cold waters by which of the following?

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?

5. What is the name of the vessel upon which it is established that the note in the bottle was written?

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