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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since 1650, how many fisherman from Gloucester have died at sea?
(a) More than 10,000.
(b) More than 7,000.
(c) More than 3,000.
(d) More than 20,000.

2. What type of fishing is conducted aboard the ill-fated boat upon which the note in the bottle is penned?
(a) Tuna fishing.
(b) Swordfish fishing.
(c) Trout fishing.
(d) Mackerel fishing.

3. Aboard the Andrea Gail, Billy Tyne shares quarters with which of the following?
(a) Alfred Pierre.
(b) No one.
(c) Bobby Shatford.
(d) Sully Sullivan.

4. Who keeps records aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) No one.
(b) Bobby Stratford.
(c) Billy Tyne.
(d) Michael Moran.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Captain of the Mary T?

2. Which of the taverns listed is located around the fishing village from which the Andrea Gail sets sail?

3. According to author Sebastian Junger, what does a puncture wound from a swordfish mean?

4. What type of plans do Andrea Gail crew member Bobby Shatford and Christine Cotter have in mind to engage in together upon his return from fishing aboard the Andrea Gail?

5. Where does the crew of the Andrea Gail spot the Mary T?

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