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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nerves Exposed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date so the storms come up, causing Callahan to think he might not reach his destination on his desired schedule?
(a) February 4.
(b) February 16.
(c) February 10.
(d) February 5.

2. Which of the boats quickly takes the lead when the trans-Atlantic race finally begins at the start of the book?
(a) Napoleon Solo.
(b) Ponce de Leon.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Trans Mat.

3. What doesn't the Italian vessel respond to when Callahan passes it during the course of the race?
(a) Wind.
(b) Flares.
(c) EPIRB.
(d) Hails.

4. Where does Callahan go to as a result of the storm which takes on his boat suddenly?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Morocco.
(d) France.

5. The strobe light atop the ship's ________ continues to blink as Callahan watches the boat move away from him.
(a) Mast.
(b) Rudder.
(c) Aft.
(d) Port.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan is plagued by ________ and loss at all of the items he was not able to bring with him on the raft.

2. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.

3. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?

4. What has come undone, allowing the life raft to part from the main boat after a while?

5. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.

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