Storm Along Quiz

What event led to the discovery of Stormy as a baby?

• An earthquake shook the region.

• A giant storm swept through the town.

• A shipwreck occurred near the shore.

• A tidal wave hit Cape Cod.

Why did Stormy decide to leave Cape Cod?

• He was too big for the town.

• He wanted to explore the world.

• He was offered a job in Boston.

• He disliked the weather.

What was Stormy's role on the Lady of the Sea?

• Captain

• First Mate

• Cabin Boy

• Cook

How did Stormy gain the crew's acceptance on the ship?

• By steering the ship through a storm

• By singing sea shanties

• By wrestling an octopus

• By cooking a feast

What did Stormy do after leaving the sea?

• He became a fisherman.

• He traveled to Europe.

• He settled in Kansas as a farmer.

• He opened a store in Boston.

Why did Stormy return to the sea after trying to settle on land?

• He longed for the sea.

• He missed the adventure.

• He was unsuccessful as a farmer.

• He was invited by the sailors.

What was the name of the massive ship built for Stormy?

• The Boston Belle

• The Courser

• The Yankee Clipper

• The Lady of the Sea

How did the sailors honor Stormy's memory after his death?

• By writing a book

• By building a statue

• By singing songs about him

• By naming a ship after him

What does 'ABS' stand for according to the old New England seafaring men?

• Alfred Bulltop Stormy

• Atlantic Blue Sea

• Amazing Brave Sailor

• Able-bodied Seaman

What was a unique feature of the Courser's voyage?

• It could sail through narrow passages.

• It was the fastest ship in the world.

• It was powered by steam.

• It had sails made of gold.