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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Junger calls the point in which a vessel gets driven down by overwhelming natural forces such as waves which of the following?
(a) Inundation point.
(b) Point zero.
(c) Zero moment.
(d) Immersion point.

2. What can be considered the main contributing factor to the Andrea Gail succumbing to "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) The inexpensive plywood that was used for its construction.
(b) The sailcloth that was used to construct the sail of the Andrea Gail is too heavy.
(c) The inexperience of its captain and crew.
(d) The boxy construction of the Andrea Gail does not give much to the movement of the sea or during a storm.

3. Where does the crew of the Andrea Gail spot the Mary T?
(a) Off the coast of Gloucester.
(b) In the Grand Banks area.
(c) Off the coast of Newfoundland.
(d) Near Georges Bank.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Junger, who were the first to invent long line boats?

2. After a month at sea, where does the Mary T make port?

3. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?

4. Who is the Captain of the Mary T?

5. Who is the last person to ditch the helicopter in the midst of the rescue attempt along the New Jersey coast?

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