Working on the Edge: Surviving in the World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing on Alaska's High Seas Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Spike Walker
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Working on the Edge: Surviving in the World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing on Alaska's High Seas Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Spike Walker
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Where was the Williwaw Wind headed in Part 2, The Bering Sea Season: King Crab Fishing Aboard the Williwaw Wind: Chapter 7?

2. What was Susy's boss at the cannery dead set against a woman operating?

3. What price did the crew of the Williwaw Wind get for their crab compared to what they'd have gotten in the Bering Sea in Part 2, The Bering Sea Season: King Crab Fishing Aboard the Williwaw Wind: Chapter 6?

4. Who ran the boat aground in Part 1, The Greenhorn Season: Tanner Crab Fishing Aboard the Royal Quarry: Chapter 6?

5. What made the first night rough in Part 1, The Greenhorn Season: Tanner Crab Fishing Aboard the Royal Quarry: Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was the Williwaw Wind heading to unload their crab in Part 2, The Bering Sea Season: King Crab Fishing Aboard the Williwaw Wind: Chapter 4? What risks awaited?

2. Where did Lars decide to take the Williwaw Wind to unload from its second trip? Why?

3. How many crab pots were aboard the Williwaw Wind in Part 2, The Bering Sea Season: King Crab Fishing Aboard the Williwaw Wind: Chapter 3? Where did it go to get more?

4. What occurrence began the conflicts between Spike Walker and the crew of the Williwaw Wind?

5. Where was Spike Walker in Part 1, The Greenhorn Season: Tanner Crab Fishing Aboard the Royal Quarry: Chapter 1? What was he doing?

6. How long did Jonesy decide to stay in Lazy Bay in Part 1, The Greenhorn Season: Tanner Crab Fishing Aboard the Royal Quarry: Chapter 4? What happened when they left?

7. What did the Williwaw Wind encounter at St. Paul Harbor in Part 2, The Bering Sea Season: King Crab Fishing Aboard the Williwaw Wind: Chapter 5?

8. Where and with whom did Spike celebrate his job aboard the Royal Quarry? Whom did he see there?

9. Describe the difference between Spike's experience during tanner crab season and king crab season in Part 2, The Bering Sea Season: King Crab Fishing Aboard the Williwaw Wind.

10. What did the skipper do while the crew worked on the Williwaw Wind? What impact did this have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was the skipper aboard the Rondys? How was he different from Spike's previous bosses? What was his history before joining the crabbing fleet?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Spike Walker's experiences crab fishing on the Williwaw Wind. How long were the hours? How much was his pay? How did he feel working on the ship?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the tanner crab and its season. How big are the crustaceans? How easy or difficult is working on a tanner crab ship as opposed to a king crab ship?

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