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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. Ultimately Mioli, Ruvola, and Spillane are rescued using which of the following rescue gear?

2. What is the name of the Coast Guard cutter that responds to The Satori's call for help?

3. How does the Andrea Gail try to save herself in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?

4. According to Junger, there are waves that do not depend on wind, but rather on which of the following elements?

5. Which boat positioned nearby to the Andrea Gail changes its course shortly before "The Perfect Storm" strikes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three types of weather phenomena are identified in Chapter 5 that will soon be merging to form "The Perfect Storm"?

2. What type of response to her call for assistance does Satori passenger Karen Stimpson receive?

3. Why was the United States Navy conducting undersea experiments involving the detonation of nuclear bombs?

4. Describe the four classifications that Junger writes about in Chapter 5 in relation to the method used by fishermen for gauging the velocity of a windstorm.

5. In Chapter 5, what does Junger describe as the action that a boat crew takes when they hear reports that a storm is hitting a boat at sea?

6. In Chapter 6, what are the reasons noted by Albert Johnston for steering the Mary T toward colder waters on the night of October 28th as "The Perfect Storm" is approaching?

7. 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?

8. What is the extent of destruction to the cabin aboard the Eishin Maru due to the blows dealt by "The Perfect Storm" as described in Chapter 6 by eyewitness, Canadian Compliance Officer Judith Reeves?

9. How do scientists explain the beginning and ending of oceanic waves?

10. List some of the ways that most sword fishermen exhibit their state of denial about the dangers that exist in their profession.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, "The Perfect Storm", Sebastian Junger tries to convey the message that "fishing is dangerous". 1) Is Junger convincing that fishing is dangerous? If yes, explain why. If not, explain why not. 2) Cite two examples from the book in which Junger attempts to convince the reader that "fishing is dangerous".

Essay Topic 2

Captain Billy Tyne and Skipper Ray Leonard were both in charge of their respective ships. How are these two men alike? Do they run their ships alike? Do they treat their crews the same? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

As The Satori begins to get pounded by the ferocious gale winds and waves during the storm, a disagreement between skipper Ray Leonard and his passenger, Karen Stimpson erupts. 1) What is the basis for the argument between Stimpson and Leonard? 2) Who is right? Why? Who is wrong? Why?

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