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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Gloucester fishermen.
(b) Gloucester Gazette.
(c) Gloucester mayor.
(d) Gloucester library.

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

5. Who expresses concerns to the person in charge of manning the Satori about the stormy weather that is likely to confront them should they continue toward their destination?
(a) Karen Stimpson.
(b) Christine Cotter.
(c) Mary Anne Shatford.
(d) Sue Bylander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of basis does Sebastian Junger strive toward maintaining throughout his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?

2. What is Billy Tyne's primary reason for wanting to stay out longer aboard the Andrea Gail?

3. According to Junger, what year were spotter planes first used to locate fish?

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

5. What type of sense does Junger apply to his use of the term "Perfect Storm" ?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on Junger's writing, why is night baiting dangerous?

2. What are the possible reasons that Chapter 1 is italicized in its entirety?

3. What type of genre does Sebastian Junger drift to in his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?

4. Are there any positive universal elements contained in the note found in the bottle floating along the coast of Massachusetts?

5. Why does Junger raise questions about Captain Billy Tyne's competence?

6. What device does the skipper of The Satori use to navigate his way back home?

7. What is the purpose of Sebastian Junger asking questions such as, "How do men act in a sinking ship? Do they cry?"

8. What can you write about the life of Bobby Shatford based on Sebastian Junger's writing in Chapter 2?

9. What is the vision that author Sebastian Junger has for "The Perfect Storm"?

10. Are there any portions of the book that challenge author Sebastian Junger's vision-based pledge to limit his narrative solely to fact?

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