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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford's sister?
(a) Gilda Marie Shatford.
(b) Nora Harrah Shatford.
(c) Mary Anne Shatford.
(d) Robin Sheree Shatford.

2. What type of sense does Junger apply to his use of the term "Perfect Storm" ?
(a) Literal sense.
(b) Theoretical sense.
(c) Meteorological sense.
(d) Historical sense.

3. Which of the time frames listed corresponds best to the setting of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) July, 1992.
(b) October, 1991.
(c) January, 1985.
(d) March, 1993.

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

5. What type of basis does Sebastian Junger strive toward maintaining throughout his writing of "The Perfect Storm"?
(a) Factual basis.
(b) Surreal basis.
(c) Fantasy basis.
(d) Religious basis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sebastian Junger depend on for information to include in his narrative about the events surrounding the preparation and departure of the Andrea Gail from Gloucester?

2. What ruined Billy Tyne's marriage to his wife, Jodi?

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

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

5. According to Junger, fishermen enter their profession via which of the following routes listed?

(see the answer key)

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