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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term "PJ's" as used in "The Perfect Storm" refers to which of the following?
(a) Trainees.
(b) Marine biologists.
(c) Swimmers.
(d) Rescuers.

2. Who is in charge of sailing the Satori?
(a) Howard Blackburn.
(b) Ray Leonard.
(c) Charlie Reed.
(d) Bob Brown.

3. What does Junger NOT imply toward families who lost loved ones with respect to the title, "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Disrespect and insult.
(b) His opinion of a particular meteorological event.
(c) Reference to an event that changed their lives.
(d) A book title.

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

5. In Chapter 7, Sebastian Junger includes the story of a man who managed to escape the deadly clutches of his boat that had been overturned in a storm in the Georges Bank. What was the name of that survivor?
(a) Henry Blair.
(b) Albert Gatewood.
(c) Ernie Hazard.
(d) Tim Griffith.

Short Answer 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"?

2. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?

3. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.

4. Around 1605, what outcasts did the English join with to establish the settlement at Gloucester?

5. Which of the following is NOT a member of the rescue team attempting to rescue the sailor from the perilous sea along the New Jersey coast?

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