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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon hearing reports about the pending unfavorable weather that will turn into "The Perfect Storm", in which direction does Ray Leonard change the course of The Satori?
(a) Toward England.
(b) Toward Newfoundland.
(c) He does not change its course.
(d) Toward Boston Harbor.

2. What is the name of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford's sister?
(a) Nora Harrah Shatford.
(b) Gilda Marie Shatford.
(c) Robin Sheree Shatford.
(d) Mary Anne Shatford.

3. An anemometer measures which of the following?
(a) Wave height.
(b) Water level.
(c) Wave force.
(d) Wind velocity.

4. Which name from the roster below does NOT reflect the name of an individual aboard The Satori?
(a) Albert Johnston.
(b) Sue Bylander.
(c) Karen Stimpston.
(d) Ray Leonard.

5. Which boat positioned nearby to the Andrea Gail changes its course shortly before "The Perfect Storm" strikes?
(a) The Winnipeg.
(b) The Allison.
(c) The Contship Holland.
(d) No boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does a weather event identical to the one that created "The Perfect Storm" occur?

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

3. What is another name for the meteorological term, "nor-easter"?

4. What is the name of the Coast Guard cutter that responds to The Satori's call for help?

5. What time does "The Perfect Storm" hit?

(see the answer key)

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