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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does the fishing term "haul back" mean? (from Chapter 3)

Checking the line for weight or fish biting and then hauling the fish onto the boat.

Sailing the fishing boat back to the fishing dock.

Transporting the catch back to the fishing village dock.

Tossing the inedible fish in the fishing net back into the ocean.

2.

What type of ships does the Navy use to conduct stress and force experiments on its ships? (from Chapter 7)

War ships.

Passenger ships.

Freight shps.

Model ships.

3.

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

Involuntary stretching of the muscles in the larynx.

Straining of the muscles in the larynx.

A contraction of the muscles in the larynx.

Relaxation 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)

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

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

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.

5.

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

A hurricane.

A typhoon.

A hail storm accompanied by tornados.

A series of severe thunderstorms.

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