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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Junger, a thunderstorm has enough electrical power to supply the entire United States with how many days of electricity?

2. Who does Judith call for assistance while in the midst of "The Perfect Storm"?

3. What is the proper term for the rafts that are used to transport those aboard The Satori to a Coast Guard rescue cutter?

4. Which of the coasts listed below is known for the occurrence of a large number of freak wave "monsters"?

5. Which of the following is the name of the hurricane that collides with the Sable Island storm and a cold front to form "The Perfect Storm"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What method of transportation, as described in Chapter 8, is used to shuttle those who had been on The Satori to safety?

2. According to the information that Junger provides in Chapter 7, what are the steps one takes in order to induce the life-preserving technique known as laryngospasm?

3. Describe the four classifications that Junger writes about in Chapter 5 in relation to the method used by fishermen for gauging the velocity of a windstorm.

4. What type of obstacle does Coast Guard rescuer Dave Moore have to overcome during his attempt to save those who had been aboard The Satori?

5. List some of the ways that most sword fishermen exhibit their state of denial about the dangers that exist in their profession.

6. In Chapter 6 ,it appears as though Sebastian Junger has included a statement in favor of oceanic preservation and against the dumping of petroleum in the ocean. What is Junger's approximate statement about this matter?

7. How do scientists explain the beginning and ending of oceanic waves?

8. What type of response to her call for assistance does Satori passenger Karen Stimpson receive?

9. Describe the life-saving technique that Ernie Hazard used as it is explained in Chapter 7.

10. What is the extent of destruction to the cabin aboard the Eishin Maru due to the blows dealt by "The Perfect Storm" as described in Chapter 6 by eyewitness, Canadian Compliance Officer Judith Reeves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sebastian Junger is lauded with writing beautiful descriptions of the sea. How does he present his thoughts on the sea in "The Perfect Storm"? Explain your position.

Essay Topic 2

According to Junger, a fishing subculture exists in Gloucester. 1) How does he illustrate a fishing sub-culture's existence in Gloucester? 2) Write about three characters who best exemplify part of the fishing sub-culture about which Junger writes, and explain why or how the characters whom you have chosen deserve that notation.

Essay Topic 3

Does the fact that Sebastian Junger inserted fictionalized material to details of a true story enhance or hinder the quality of the narrative in "The Perfect Storm"? Support your response by citing examples from the book.

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