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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.
2. What year is the note in a bottle found that is mentioned in Chapter One?
3. According to Junger, who were the first to invent long line boats?
4. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?
5. Why is Albert Johnston careful and concerned about being able to return from fishing expeditions?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Junger, why is ice so important to pack for the trip aboard the Andrea Gail?
2. What are the ways that Junger explains that taverns in Gloucester double as "orphanages" for local fishermen?
3. Pursuant to a description in Chapter 4, if you were to have taken a tour around the Andrea Gail prior to its ill-fated trip, what would you have been likely to see?
4. Explain the fishing process called "haul back" that is explained in Chapter 3 of "The Perfect Storm".
5. Based on Junger's writing, why is night baiting dangerous?
6. What is the value and mechanical status of the Andrea Gail as recorded between the late 1980's and the early 1990's?
7. How much is considered a good day's catch?
8. There is a section in Chapter 4 of the book that Junger devotes to describing how Andrea Gail Captain, Billy Tyne, is having a bad fishing trip. What are some of the factors contributing to Tyne's bad trip status?
9. How are swordfish known to adversely affect man's well-being?
10. What is the vision that author Sebastian Junger has for "The Perfect Storm"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
According to Junger, a fishing subculture exists in Gloucester. 1) How does he illustrate a fishing sub-culture's existence in Gloucester? 2) Write about three characters who best exemplify part of the fishing sub-culture about which Junger writes, and explain why or how the characters whom you have chosen deserve that notation.
Essay Topic 2
Canvassing all of the characters in "The Perfect Storm", who suffers the most emotional pain? Which way do they suffer? How long do they suffer?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast captains Billy Tyne and Albert Johnston. Which of the two shows more concern for his crew and passengers? Cite examples in support from the book.
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