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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the note found in a bottle in Chapter One, what parts of its boat of origin are missing?
(a) Cable and rudder.
(b) Hatch lid and canvas.
(c) Mast and sail.
(d) Yards and line.

2. The manner in which Sebastian Junger writes Chapter One makes it resemble what type of narrative source?
(a) A verbatim account of verbal exchanges that he recorded between a couple of patrons at "The Crow's Nest".
(b) A United States Coast Guard incident report.
(c) A dream or a memory.
(d) A series of verbal exchanges between Junger and a crew member whom he has interviewed.

3. What is Andrea Gail crew member "Bugsy" Moran's real given name?
(a) Trey.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lawrence.
(d) Harry.

4. "The Perfect Storm" is a mixture of literature and what other type of narrative?
(a) Historical.
(b) Journalistic reporting.
(c) Testimonial.
(d) Editorial.

5. What is the name of the ice company in the fishing village upon which the crew of the Andrea Gail depends on for ice to keep fish fresh aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) "The Cape Cod Ice Company".
(b) "Ice by the Block Company".
(c) "Cape Hollinghouse Ice Company".
(d) "Fresh from the Sea Ice Company".

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of refuge are the taverns around the fishing village in "The Perfect Storm" known to serve as for local fishermen?

2. Around 1605, what outcasts did the English join with to establish the settlement at Gloucester?

3. What information source does Sebastian Junger state that he uses for compiling the direct quotes alluded to characters in "The Perfect Storm" ?

4. What serves as Sebastian Junger's source for conversations that take place among characters in "The Perfect Storm"?

5. What type of activity does Junger engage in before being able to describe events that occur during "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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