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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of boat is the note writer in Chapter One aboard?
(a) A dinghy.
(b) A pontoon.
(c) A schooner.
(d) A ketch.

2. Who aboard the Andrea Gail is able to survive "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Alfred Pierre.
(b) Billy Tyne.
(c) No one.
(d) Michael Moran.

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

4. How many crew members have contributed to writing the note found in a bottle in Chapter One?
(a) Two crew members.
(b) Four crew members.
(c) One crew member.
(d) Six crew members.

5. Which of the following is an information source whom Junger uses to write "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Gloucester mayor.
(b) Gloucester Gazette.
(c) Gloucester library.
(d) Gloucester fishermen.

Short Answer Questions

1. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?

2. How is Chapter One presented?

3. What is one of the key questions that Junger asks himself in relation to the men aboard the ill-fated mackerel schooner?

4. Who is the crew keeping in radio contact with when disaster strikes the Andrea Gail?

5. The writing style of which popular author listed below, along with his respective work listed alongside his name can be compared to the writing style that is employed by Sebastian Junger in "The Perfect Storm"?

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