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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What boat is Tommie Barrie on when he makes radio contact with Billy Tyne aboard the Andrea Gail?
(a) The Eishin Maru.
(b) The Mary T.
(c) The Allison.
(d) The Contship Holland.

2. 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"?
(a) Ernest Hemingway in his writing of "The Old Man and the Sea".
(b) Patrick O'Bryan in his writing of "The Reverse of the Medal".
(c) Clive Cussler in his writing of "Dragon".
(d) Truman Capote in his writing of "In Cold Blood".

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

4. If the sound of wind during a windstorm is a deep tonal vibration like a church organ, what force level do fishermen gauge the windstorm to be?
(a) Force 12.
(b) Force 9.
(c) Force 11.
(d) Force 10.

5. What is the name of the boat in which Bob Brown lost all but one of his crew members, and was blamed for the deaths that occurred?
(a) Fair Wind.
(b) Contship Holland.
(c) Miss Millie.
(d) Sea Fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did the highest freak wave "monster" encounter the 478-foot Navy tanker?

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

3. 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?

4. Who is the captain of the Andrea Gail?

5. Which of the following job titles identifies Judith's position aboard the vessel in which she rides out "The Perfect Storm"?

(see the answer key)

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