1. What ruined Billy Tyne's marriage to his wife, Jodi?
(a) His excessive drinking.
(b) His excessive gambling at the local taverns.
(c) Fishing took over his life.
(d) He had an affair with Bobby's sister, Mary Anne Shatford and Jodi found out about it.

2. Who is in charge of sailing the Satori?
(a) Charlie Reed.
(b) Ray Leonard.
(c) Howard Blackburn.
(d) Bob Brown.

3. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?
(a) Ten men.
(b) Twenty men.
(c) Fifteen men.
(d) Twelve men.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?

2. How is Chapter One presented?

3. How many helicopters are involved in the rescue of the crew of The Satori?

4. Author Sebastian Junger writes that a series of waves that can drive a ship underwater is known as which of the following?

5. How many sailors have been known to have drowned on Sable Island after being pounded by waves while trying to find refuge from storms?

(see the answer key)

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