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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How many years of experience at sea do Murph, Bugsy and Billy have among them? (from Chapter 5)

34 years.

30 years.

21 years.

36 years.

2.

According to weather reports, what type of foul weather condition is taking place in Bermuda? (from Chapter 4)

A series of severe thunderstorms.

A hurricane.

A typhoon.

A hail storm accompanied by tornados.

3.

In contrast, what does the skipper report to be the primary reason that The Satori ends up being abandoned during "The Perfect Storm"? (from Chapter 8)

The skipper saw The Satori literally being demolished as he and his crew remained aboard while "The Perfect Storm" was underway in their midst.

Ultimately, the skipper felt that The Satori, made of fiberglass and not wood, was not strong enough to withstand "The Perfect Storm".

He felt that he and his crew had a better chance of surviving "The Perfect Storm" with the help of the Coast Guard.

His crew members were inexperienced and terrified.

4.

According to Junger, what year were spotter planes first used to locate fish? (from Chapter 4)

1955.

1967.

1962.

1952.

5.

According to Junger, a thunderstorm has enough electrical power to supply the entire United States with how many days of electricity? (from Chapter 5)

Ten days.

Seven days.

One day.

Four days.

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