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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 Junger, fishermen enter their profession via which of the following routes listed?
(a) They pursue and obtain a college education in marine biology.
(b) Fishermen wander into fishing because their fathers, uncles, brothers, friends and other men in their lives are in it..
(c) Fishermen openly choose the fishing profession.
(d) They enter it to provide for their families.

2. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?
(a) Alfred Pierre.
(b) Adam Randall.
(c) Bobby Shatford.
(d) Billy Tyne.

3. Around 1605, what outcasts did the English join with to establish the settlement at Gloucester?
(a) Outcasts from Plymouth.
(b) Outcasts from France.
(c) Outcasts from Britain.
(d) Outcasts from Newfoundland.

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

5. Who does Junger pose questions related to vessel disasters to in Chapter One?
(a) Himself.
(b) God.
(c) Local bartender.
(d) Seafaring experts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of the book that is also the theme of Chapter 2?

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

3. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?

4. Whose version is used as a basis for the description of the tragedy that takes place aboard the Andrea Gail during "The Perfect Storm"?

5. What profession did Billy Tyne want to pursue before becoming a fisherman?

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