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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. "The Perfect Storm" hit the Andrea Gail with full force around midnight on which of the following dates?
2. In Chapter 7, an explanation is given regarding how a crew member of the Andrea Gail must have felt as he was drowning. What is that explanation?
3. Based on the wind force gauge system that the fishermen use, what force level is "The Perfect Storm"?
4. How often does a weather event identical to the one that created "The Perfect Storm" occur?
5. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is NOT KNOWN to be concerned about finances?
Short Essay Questions
1. What type of obstacle does Coast Guard rescuer Dave Moore have to overcome during his attempt to save those who had been aboard The Satori?
2. In Chapter 6 ,it appears as though Sebastian Junger has included a statement in favor of oceanic preservation and against the dumping of petroleum in the ocean. What is Junger's approximate statement about this matter?
3. According to the information that Junger provides in Chapter 7, what are the steps one takes in order to induce the life-preserving technique known as laryngospasm?
4. List some of the ways that most sword fishermen exhibit their state of denial about the dangers that exist in their profession.
5. Why was the United States Navy conducting undersea experiments involving the detonation of nuclear bombs?
6. The biggest freak wave ever recorded is mentioned and described in Chapter 6. Explain the details of this event.
7. What is the difference between "pitch-poling" and "floundering"?
8. In Chapter 5, which five different directions do five different vessels head toward as those at their helms learn about the forecast concerning the forthcoming "Perfect Storm"?
9. After "The Perfect Storm", what are the immediate signs noted in Chapter 9 that signal that perhaps not all may be well with the Andrea Gail and her crew?
10. Describe the life-saving technique that Ernie Hazard used as it is explained in Chapter 7.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Unlike the themes of Gloucester residents being part of a fishing subculture and that "fishing is dangerous", what other theme is present but not recognized? Cite examples from the book to support your response.
Essay Topic 2
Six members make up the crew for the Andrea Gail. 1) What is the general level of comfort among the crew members of the Andrea Gail? 2) Name two members of the Andrea Gail crew, who, based on their outlook and personalities, would be apt to not get along each other each other, and explain why.
Essay Topic 3
"The Perfect Storm" is interspersed with different types of factual information. Of all the factual and scientific information offered by Sebastian Junger, which particular type of information do you find most useful? Explain why.
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