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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Death, Life, A Man Alone, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What jumps into Callahan's raft and he tries to use it for bait, though it is unsuccessful?
(a) Worm.
(b) Puffer fish.
(c) Smelt.
(d) Flying fish.

2. Callahan wonders how close he is to the _____________ as he works to keep the lower tube of the raft inflated.
(a) Continental shelf.
(b) Shipping lane.
(c) Shore.
(d) Islands.

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

4. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?
(a) A fever.
(b) A rainshower.
(c) A dream of his ex-wife.
(d) A school of dolphins.

5. What is the new color that Callahan can now see when he is looking out onto the horizon?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?

2. Callahan imagines that someday his ex-wife might dine upon a __________ which fed upon his corpse.

3. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?

4. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.

5. The fishermen decide to through their hooks into the water and catch most of the ____________ of Callahan.

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