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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?
(a) More than 10,000.
(b) More than 3,000.
(c) More than 20,000.
(d) More than 7,000.

2. How many helicopters are involved in the rescue of the crew of The Satori?
(a) Three helicopters.
(b) No helicopters.
(c) One helicopter.
(d) Two helicopters.

3. In contrast, what does the skipper report to be the primary reason that The Satori ends up being abandoned during "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Ultimately, the skipper felt that The Satori, made of fiberglass and not wood, was not strong enough to withstand "The Perfect Storm".
(b) The skipper saw The Satori literally being demolished as he and his crew remained aboard while "The Perfect Storm" was underway in their midst.
(c) His crew members were inexperienced and terrified.
(d) He felt that he and his crew had a better chance of surviving "The Perfect Storm" with the help of the Coast Guard.

4. According to author Sebastian Junger, what does a puncture wound from a swordfish mean?
(a) Instant death.
(b) Instant blood clotting.
(c) Instant infection.
(d) Instant blood poisoning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Judith call for assistance while in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?

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

3. Who is in charge of sailing the Satori?

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

5. 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?

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