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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the length of the Andrea Gail?
(a) Sixty-two (62) feet.
(b) Fifty-five (55) feet.
(c) Forty-five (45) feet.
(d) Seventy-five (75) feet.

3. Select the phrase that corresponds to the label attached to fishing around the village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail.
(a) "Fishing is a dangerous and unskilled profession."
(b) "Fishing is relaxing and serene."
(c) "Fishing is simple and fun."
(d) "Fishing is educational and entertaining."

4. How many years of experience at sea do Murph, Bugsy and Billy have among them?
(a) 21 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 36 years.
(d) 34 years.

5. What is the distance between the Andrea Gail and The Contship Holland during the time that "The Perfect Storm" is in full play?
(a) Approximately 15 miles.
(b) Approximately 200 miles.
(c) Approximately 55 miles.
(d) Approximately 80 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the taverns listed is located around the fishing village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail?

2. Ethel Shatford, the mother of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford works as a bartender at which of the taverns listed?

3. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?

4. Who is the last person to communicate with Billy Tyne as "The Perfect Storm" and the Andrea Gail are headed toward each other?

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

(see the answer key)

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