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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sable Island is also known as which of the following?
(a) "The Sea Horse Capital of the World".
(b) "The Best Diving Destination on Earth".
(c) "The World's Longest Sandbar".
(d) "Graveyard of the Atlantic".

2. How does the Andrea Gail try to save herself in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) By positioning herself in the direction of the current and being pushed away from the site of "The Perfect Storm".
(b) By "coming around" and placing herself broadside to the waves.
(c) By keeping herself pointed into the worst of "The Perfect Storm".
(d) By crashing into a sandbar.

3. According to estimates, how long does the crew of the Andrea Gail suffer prior to drifting into an unconscious state?
(a) About two minutes.
(b) About five minutes.
(c) About twelve minutes.
(d) About eight minutes.

4. 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?
(a) The skipper was convinced that he was experienced enough to be able to steer The Satori to safety without the necessity of having to abandon her.
(b) The Satori contained too many of the skipper's personal and sentimental valuables.
(c) The skipper felt that he had invested too much money in the remodeling and upkeep of The Satori to merely abandon it.
(d) The Satori was the skipper's home.

5. Who is the last person to communicate with Billy Tyne as "The Perfect Storm" and the Andrea Gail are headed toward each other?
(a) Ray Leonard.
(b) Albert Johnston..
(c) Adam Randall.
(d) Tommy Barrie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Captain of the Mary T?

2. How is Chapter One presented?

3. 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"?

4. Who is in charge of the engine room aboard the Andrea Gail?

5. Based on the wind force gauge system that the fishermen use, what force level is "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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