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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The note in the bottle that is found floating along the coast of New England is directed to which of the following?
(a) No one.
(b) Preacher.
(c) God.
(d) Wife.

2. How is Junger able to assist readers to differentiate direct quotes emanating from the characters throughout his narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) He uses italicization only.
(b) He does not use quotation marks.
(c) He uses quotation marks only.
(d) He uses italicization and quotation marks.

3. Who owns the Andrea Gail?
(a) Howard Blackburn.
(b) Bob Brown.
(c) Linda Greenlaw.
(d) Alfred Pierre.

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

5. What profession did Billy Tyne want to pursue before becoming a fisherman?
(a) A marine biologist.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A psychologist.
(d) A dentist.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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"?

2. In retrospect, what is the best label to attach to Junger's narrative in "The Perfect Storm"?

3. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?

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

5. "The Perfect Storm" is a mixture of literature and what other type of narrative?

(see the answer key)

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