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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. In Chapter 9, which of the following is saved from raging sea water?

2. What is the name of the sailor that the rescuers are attempting to rescue along the New Jersey coast?

3. What boat is Tommie Barrie on when he makes radio contact with Billy Tyne aboard the Andrea Gail?

4. Freak wave "monsters" are large waves that frequently overwhelm ships. How high was the largest wave of its type ever recorded that encountered a 478-foot Navy tanker?

5. If the sound of wind during a windstorm shrieks, what force level do fishermen gauge the windstorm to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Air National Guard rescuers written about in Chapter 9 who end up having to ditch the rescue helicopter in order to save their own lives as the attempt to rescue a Japanese sailor is underway along the New Jersey coast?

2. 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?

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

4. Describe the steps as detailed in Chapter 7 in relation to how the life-preserving "diving reflex"" technique can be set in motion.

5. How does Junger spark interest in Chapter 5 with information concerning the amount of electrical power supply that is contained in thunderstorms?

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

7. What method of transportation, as described in Chapter 8, is used to shuttle those who had been on The Satori to safety?

8. The biggest freak wave ever recorded is mentioned and described in Chapter 6. Explain the details of this event.

9. 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.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Since Junger did use a lot of factual material concerning topics such as how the establishment of Gloucester took place, explanations of nautical terms, and various subjects of a scientific nature, does that render the book to be more factual as Junger promised that it would be in the foreword of the book? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Does the fact that Sebastian Junger inserted fictionalized material to details of a true story enhance or hinder the quality of the narrative in "The Perfect Storm"? Support your response by citing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, female boat captain Linda Greenlaw proves herself to be a very capable boat captain. How is Miss Greenlaw able to accomplish that?

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