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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Toward England.
(b) Toward Newfoundland.
(c) Toward Boston Harbor.
(d) He does not change its course.

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

3. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Gloucester library.
(b) Gloucester mayor.
(c) Gloucester Gazette.
(d) Gloucester fishermen.

4. Who comes to the aid of the rescuers involved in the rescue attempt along the New Jersey coast?
(a) The Eishin Maru.
(b) The Coast Guard.
(c) The Air National Guard.
(d) The Tamaroa.

5. Who among the following characters fractures three bones in his right arm, four ribs and ruptures a kidney upon falling into the raging sea water during the rescue attempt along the New Jersey coast?
(a) John Spillane.
(b) Jim Mioli.
(c) Doug Kostco.
(d) Rick Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adam Randall decide not to join the crew of the Andrea Gail on the particular fishing trip described in "The Perfect Storm"?

2. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

3. What does the captain of the Andrea Gail rely on to position his boat and crew away from dangerous storms at sea?

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?

5. How is Chapter One presented?

(see the answer key)

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