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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, off the coast of which state does a mackerel schooner's crew find a bottle with a note in it?
(a) New York.
(b) Maine.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Connecticut.

3. Why is Albert Johnston careful and concerned about being able to return from fishing expeditions?
(a) Because he has a wife and children.
(b) Because he knows that the odds are against him being able to return.
(c) Because he has listened to weather forecasts announcing the formation of a storm that is headed to the same location as the Andrea Gail.
(d) Because he has experienced a series of nightmares in which he was not able to return from a fishing expedition.

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

5. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?
(a) A series of verbal exchanges between Junger and a crew member whom he has interviewed.
(b) A United States Coast Guard incident report.
(c) A dream or a memory.
(d) A verbatim account of verbal exchanges that he recorded between a couple of patrons at "The Crow's Nest".

6. What type of boat is the Satori?
(a) A pontoon.
(b) A cruise ship.
(c) A large sailing boat.
(d) A large freighter.

7. 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) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".
(c) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(d) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".

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

9. What ruined Billy Tyne's marriage to his wife, Jodi?
(a) His excessive gambling at the local taverns.
(b) His excessive drinking.
(c) He had an affair with Bobby's sister, Mary Anne Shatford and Jodi found out about it.
(d) Fishing took over his life.

10. Whose version is used as a basis for the description of the tragedy that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail during "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Crewman Michael Moran's version.
(b) Captain Linda Greenlaw's version.
(c) Author Sebastian Junger's version.
(d) Skipper Ray Leonard's version.

11. 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) A load of movies.
(c) Survival suits.
(d) Extra life jackets.

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

13. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?
(a) Himself.
(b) Local bartender.
(c) God.
(d) Seafaring experts.

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

15. 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 of the abundance of cod.
(d) Because every family was being granted ten acres of land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of activity does Junger engage in before being able to describe events that occur during "The Perfect Storm"?

2. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?

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

4. What does Linda Greenlaw with the Hannah Bolen provide the captain of the Andrea Gail with when he indicates to her that he has not had a profitable fishing trip?

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

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