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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, an explanation is given regarding how a crew member of the Andrea Gail must have felt as he was drowning. What is that explanation?
(a) Human liquid intake limits.
(b) Science of human respiratory system.
(c) Science of human drowning.
(d) Human air intake cessation.

2. Which of the following job titles identifies Judith's position aboard the vessel in which she rides out "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Compliance Officer.
(b) Safety Instructor.
(c) Public Information Officer.
(d) Excursion Coordinator.

3. During storms, according to author Sebastian Junger, wave energy rises to which of the following powers with wind speed?
(a) Sixth power.
(b) Fourth power.
(c) Tenth power.
(d) Eighth power.

4. 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 open a restaurant.
(b) They plan to marry.
(c) They plan to open a fish canning business.
(d) The plan to travel to England.

5. Who is the captain of the Hannah Bolen?
(a) Bob Brown.
(b) Linda Greenlaw.
(c) Albert Johnston.
(d) Charlie Reed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon hearing reports about the unfavorable weather forecast, what area becomes the destination of the EIshin Maru 78?

2. Telling the story of a Scottish doctor who survived drowning, Sebastian Junger mentions the probability that upon the occurrence of larynospasm, water may not enter which of the following:

3. What is Billy Tyne's primary reason for wanting to stay out longer aboard the Andrea Gail?

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

5. Which of the following plays an instrumental role in the tumultuous sea rescue along the New Jersey coast described in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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