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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of basis does Sebastian Junger strive toward maintaining throughout his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Surreal basis.
(b) Religious basis.
(c) Factual basis.
(d) Fantasy basis.

2. Which of the following sites are mentioned in Chapter Three as being two of the most dangerous places to fish?
(a) Boston Port and Fairhaven Port.
(b) Grand Banks and Georges Bank.
(c) Gloucester Port and Fairhaven Port.
(d) Gloucester Port and Boston Port.

3. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.
(a) "Fishing is a dangerous and unskilled profession."
(b) "Fishing is simple and fun."
(c) "Fishing is educational and entertaining."
(d) "Fishing is relaxing and serene."

4. How many men are aboard the boat upon which the note in a bottle is penned?
(a) Fifteen men.
(b) Ten men.
(c) Twelve men.
(d) Twenty men.

5. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) "The Cape Cod Ice Company".
(b) "Cape Hollinghouse Ice Company".
(c) "Fresh from the Sea Ice Company".
(d) "Ice by the Block Company".

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

7. What is Billy Tyne's primary reason for wanting to stay out longer aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) He wants to make the trip a profitable one.
(b) 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.
(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 has an unhappy home life and is not eager to return home.

8. Which of the taverns listed is located around the fishing village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail?
(a) "The Aqua Tavern".
(b) "The Blue Tavern".
(c) "The Red Tavern".
(d) "The Green Tavern".

9. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) He uses italicization only.
(b) He uses italicization and quotation marks.
(c) He uses quotation marks only.
(d) He does not use quotation marks.

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

11. Who is the captain of the Hannah Bolen?
(a) Linda Greenlaw.
(b) Bob Brown.
(c) Albert Johnston.
(d) Charlie Reed.

12. What particular set of items do Chris and Murph gather to take with them aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) Photos of each of their family members.
(b) Extra life jackets.
(c) Survival suits.
(d) A load of movies.

13. Ultimately, how many pounds of fish are caught by the captain and crew of the Andrea Gail?
(a) 50,000 pounds.
(b) 40,000 pounds.
(c) 20,000 pounds.
(d) 30,000 pounds.

14. What does the fishing term "haul back" mean?
(a) Tossing the inedible fish in the fishing net back into the ocean.
(b) Transporting the catch back to the fishing village dock.
(c) Sailing the fishing boat back to the fishing dock.
(d) Checking the line for weight or fish biting and then hauling the fish onto the boat.

15. What serves as Sebastian Junger's source for conversations that take place among characters in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) United States Coast Guard incident reports.
(b) Ship's log aboard the Andrea Gail.
(c) Audio tapes recorded by the crew of the Andrea Gail.
(d) His mind. He makes up conversations among the crew of the Andrea Gail.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to weather reports, what type of foul weather condition is taking place in Bermuda?

2. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?

3. In Chapter 1, off the coast of which state does a mackerel schooner's crew find a bottle with a note in it?

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

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

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