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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon hearing reports about the unfavorable weather forecast, what area becomes the destination of the EIshin Maru 78?
(a) Newfoundland.
(b) Boston Harbor.
(c) Halifax Harbor.
(d) England.

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

3. What is the name of the Coast Guard cutter that responds to The Satori's call for help?
(a) The Tamaroa.
(b) The Briscoe.
(c) The Lexington.
(d) The Kuykendall.

4. What do the crew members of the Andrea Gail spend most of their time doing on the week that the boat travels up and the week that the boat travels back from a fishing trip?
(a) Preparing reports on their projected catch on the week that the boat travels up, and preparing actual catch reports on the week that the boat travels back from a fishing trip.
(b) Relaxing and sleeping.
(c) Cleaning and preparing equipment for processing fish.
(d) Maintaining life-saving equipment aboard.

5. Ultimately, how many pounds of fish are caught by the captain and crew of the Andrea Gail?
(a) 20,000 pounds.
(b) 30,000 pounds.
(c) 40,000 pounds.
(d) 50,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Captain of the Mary T?

2. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?

3. What year is the note in a bottle found that is mentioned in Chapter One?

4. What is the name of the fishing village where the dock from which the Andrea Gail sets sail is located?

5. Which of the following job titles identifies Judith's position aboard the vessel in which she rides out "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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