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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The writing style of which popular author listed below, along with his respective work listed alongside his name can be compared to the writing style that is employed by Sebastian Junger in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Ernest Hemingway in his writing of "The Old Man and the Sea".
(b) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".
(c) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(d) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".

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

3. In Chapter 7, Junger reports that mammals can survive up to one hour in very cold waters by which of the following?
(a) Natural body insulation.
(b) Body heat generated by treading water incessantly.
(c) Diving reflex.
(d) Wearing a survival suit.

4. 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) 112 feet in height.
(b) 165 feet in height.
(c) 95 feet in heighh.
(d) 120 feet in height.

5. Where are the two passengers aboard the Satori headed?
(a) Miami, Florida.
(b) Bermuda.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sailor that the rescuers are attempting to rescue along the New Jersey coast?

2. Upon hearing reports about the pending unfavorable weather that will turn into "The Perfect Storm", in which direction does Ray Leonard change the course of The Satori?

3. Who is the crew keeping in radio contact with when disaster strikes the Andrea Gail?

4. What is it that the author(s) of the note found in a bottle in Chapter One ask for via the note?

5. What region serves as a route through which the cold front that becomes part of "the mix" passes to join two other meteorological events to collectively create "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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