Question 1

The majority of deaths related to Superstorm Sandy were caused by ______.&#10;A) storm surges&#10;B) extreme cold&#10;C) crimes of opportunity&#10;D) lack of power

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which of the following was a side effect of post-Sandy social disorganization?&#10;A) Asphyxiation by generators&#10;B) Price gauging&#10;C) Ontological security&#10;D) Health facility closures

Accepted Answer

Post-Sandy social disorganization led to price gauging, which is the act of charging excessive prices for goods and services in the wake of a disaster. This is a common side effect of social disorganization and takes advantage of those in need. The other choices, such as asphyxiation by generators, ontological security, and health facility closures, may also be consequences of a disaster but are not directly related to social disorganization.

Question 3

Which statement is true of Superstorm Sandy?&#10;A) Most of the emergency plans that had been put in place failed.&#10;B) It caused the most deaths of any event in New Jersey's history.&#10;C) Initial recovery efforts were chaotic.&#10;D) It was well anticipated.

Accepted Answer

Superstorm Sandy was well anticipated. Forecasters accurately predicted the storm's path and strength, giving officials and residents ample time to prepare and evacuate areas in its path. However, there were some challenges with coordinating emergency response efforts and distributing resources during the aftermath of the storm.

Question 4

Which term, coined by Kai Erikson, refers to disruption of social systems?&#10;A) Ontological security&#10;B) Collective trauma&#10;C) Contract procurement&#10;D) Psychosocial inferiority

Accepted Answer

The term coined by Kai Erikson that refers to disruption of social systems is collective trauma.

Question 5

According to Lee Clarke, people think about risks to themselves in terms of ______, while experts think about risk in terms of ______.&#10;A) possibilities; probabilities&#10;B) probabilities; possibilities&#10;C) confidence; trust&#10;D) trust; confidence

Accepted Answer

Lee Clarke suggests that the general public tends to think about risks in terms of what could possibly happen (possibilities), while experts approach risk with a focus on how likely something is to happen (probabilities).

Question 6

What was the greatest effect that Superstorm Sandy had on the author's own life?&#10;A) She was unable to buy gas.&#10;B) She was homeless for about one week.&#10;C) Her workplace was destroyed.&#10;D) Her routines were disrupted.

Accepted Answer

Superstorm Sandy disrupted the author's routines, which is often a significant impact of such events on individuals' daily lives.

Question 7

How long after the storm were the last residents allowed back in to their town?&#10;A) Two weeks&#10;B) Four weeks&#10;C) Two months&#10;D) Four months

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Question 8

A follow-up survey conducted 18 months after the storm found that many individuals displaced by the storm ______.&#10;A) experienced auditory hallucinations&#10;B) suffered serious psychological distress&#10;C) resorted to violence to get their needs met&#10;D) chose not to return to their communities

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the follow-up survey found that many individuals displaced by the storm "suffered serious psychological distress." Therefore, choice B is the best answer. The passage does not mention auditory hallucinations, resorting to violence, or choosing not to return to communities as outcomes of displacement by the storm.

Question 9

According to the author, which statement summarizes the greatest lesson of Superstorm Sandy?&#10;A) We survived the greatest disaster of our time.&#10;B) Family is everything.&#10;C) We are vulnerable.&#10;D) Weather is the ultimate equalizer.

Accepted Answer

The author states multiple times throughout the article that the greatest lesson of Superstorm Sandy is that "we are vulnerable." This is evident in the devastation caused by the storm and the realization that we are not invincible to the power of nature. The other choices are mentioned but are not the primary lesson emphasized by the author.

Question 10

How are Superstorm Sandy and the Exxon Valdez disaster similar?&#10;A) They both involved a devastating storm.&#10;B) They both were a threat to ontological security.&#10;C) They both had disastrous recovery efforts.&#10;D) They both resulted in the largest number of fatalities in their respective states.

Accepted Answer

Both Superstorm Sandy and the Exxon Valdez disaster threatened ontological security, which refers to the sense of stability in one's environment and life. While the former was a natural disaster and the latter an oil spill, both events disrupted the normalcy and safety of affected communities, challenging their sense of security and continuity.

Question 11

Examine how Superstorm Sandy changed Jersey Shore culture.

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Question 12

Explain the role of electricity and the power grid on Superstorm Sandy.

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Question 13

Describe the physical and psychological devastation of Superstorm Sandy to the New Jersey shore towns.

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Question 14

Define Ulrich Beck's risk society.

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Question 15

Relate Giddens' abstract systems to the effect of Superstorm Sandy on New Jersey and its residents.

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Deck 57: Superstorm Sandy: Restoring Security at the Shore