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Multiple Choice 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"?
(a) Ernest Hemingway in his writing of "The Old Man and the Sea".
(b) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".
(c) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(d) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".

2. What region serves as a route through which the cold front that becomes part of "the mix" passes to join two other meteorological events to collectively create "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Newfoundland.
(b) Canadian Shield.
(c) Arctic Circle.
(d) North Pole.

3. What is Billy Tyne's primary reason for wanting to stay out longer aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Because his contract requires him to stay aboard the Andrea Gail for a certain period of time and he does not want to breach the contract.
(b) He has an unhappy home life and is not eager to return home.
(c) The Andrea Gail is low on fuel and he is hoping that a passing vessel will afford him the extra fuel that the Andrea Gail needs to make it back to his home port.
(d) He wants to make the trip a profitable one.

4. What group, if any, provides Sebastian Junger with the basis upon which he creates the tragedy that strikes the Andrea Gail?
(a) No group. Sebastian Junger creates the events surrounding the tragedy that struck aboard the Andrea Gail.
(b) Local fishermen who have survived similar storms.
(c) Support group comprised of family members who lost loved ones aboard the Andrea Gail.
(d) The United States Coast Guard which grants Junger access to a collection of incident reports detailing ship disasters in the same area where disaster hits the Andrea Gail.

5. What is the name of the boat in which Bob Brown lost all but one of his crew members, and was blamed for the deaths that occurred?
(a) Miss Millie.
(b) Contship Holland.
(c) Fair Wind.
(d) Sea Fever.

6. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?
(a) No one.
(b) God.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Wife.

7. According to Junger, fishermen enter their profession via which of the following routes listed?
(a) Fishermen wander into fishing because their fathers, uncles, brothers, friends and other men in their lives are in it..
(b) Fishermen openly choose the fishing profession.
(c) They pursue and obtain a college education in marine biology.
(d) They enter it to provide for their families.

8. What does the disaster that strikes the vessel from which the note in a bottle originates do in relation to the disaster that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) It resembles.
(b) It contrasts.
(c) It predicts.
(d) It foreshadows.

9. What is the primary reason that the English settle in Beauport around 1603?
(a) Because it was free from British rule.
(b) Because of the busy port.
(c) Because every family was being granted ten acres of land.
(d) Because of the abundance of cod.

10. Based on its contents, what human emotion is conveyed in the note in a bottle found in Chapter One?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Love.
(d) Joy.

11. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Theoretical account of true events.
(b) Fantasy-based account of true events.
(c) Fictionalized account of true events.
(d) True account of true events.

12. Who is the crew keeping in radio contact with when disaster strikes the Andrea Gail?
(a) No one.
(b) Christine Cotter.
(c) Adam Randall.
(d) The United States Coast Guard.

13. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Sully" Sullivan's real given name?
(a) Mark.
(b) Dale.
(c) Austin.
(d) Daryl.

14. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is able to survive "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) No one.
(b) Alfred Pierre.
(c) Michael Moran.
(d) Billy Tyne.

15. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?
(a) Community centers.
(b) Orphanages.
(c) Support group meeting places.
(d) Homes away from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "The Perfect Storm" ?

2. What is the name of the fishing village where the dock from which the Andrea Gail sets sail is located?

3. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?

4. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?

5. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

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