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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cries and Whispers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.
(a) Shameful.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Blessed.
(d) Angry.

2. What does Callahan lay down in order to protect his raft from further damage as he is fishing for food?
(a) His sleeping bag.
(b) Sailcloth.
(c) A tarp.
(d) The canopy top.

3. Callahan comes to realize that his dreams are dependent on his survival in the ___________ world.
(a) Modern.
(b) Physical.
(c) Survival.
(d) Emotional.

4. What has caused all of the sores and boils on Callahan's body as he has been sitting in his life raft?
(a) Salt water.
(b) Lack of food.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) A bacterial infection.

5. On Callahan's __________ day at sea, he is cleaning out a dorado fish when he has a health issue.
(a) 21st.
(b) 10th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 22nd.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan begins to appreciate how much better suited the local ____________ are to the area.

2. What comes along with the sudden rainfall that Callahan encounters during his journey on the ocean in this section?

3. The ___________ proves difficult to clean as well as providing little sustenance in return for the effort.

4. How does Callahan continue to work at night, even though the darkness prevents him from seeing what he is doing?

5. What almost overcomes Callahan as he is out on the boat cleaning up a fish so as to not waste any of the parts?

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