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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Junger, who were the first to invent long line boats? (from Chapter 4)

The Americans.

The French.

The Koreans.

The Canadians.

2.

Who is in charge of the engine room aboard the Andrea Gail? (from Chapter 5)

Murph Murphy.

Alfred Pierre.

Bob Shatford.

Billy Tyne.

3.

Author Sebastian Junger defines "larynospasm" as which of the following? (from Chapter 7)

Relaxation of the muscles in the larynx.

A contraction of the muscles in the larynx.

Involuntary stretching of the muscles in the larynx.

Straining of the muscles in the larynx.

4.

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)

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

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

His crew members were inexperienced and terrified.

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

5.

Which of the following best describes "voluntary apnea" as used by author Sebastian Junger in "The Perfect Storm"? (from Chapter 7)

Crew members do not inhale until they are about to lose consciousness.

Crew member voluntarily falls asleep before losing consciousness.

Crew member takes very short breaths, stops, and then loses consciousness.

Crew member holds his breath until he loses consciousness.

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