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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?
(a) Chris.
(b) Mr. Willoughby.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Catherine.

2. Callahan begins to ponder all of the __________ that he did not bring with him on the life raft.
(a) Water.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Medical equipment.
(d) Food.

3. What does Callahan notice his boat is reluctant to do as he is getting ready to leave it as it begins to take on water?
(a) Rock.
(b) Float.
(c) Sink.
(d) Move.

4. Callahan becomes _________ at the sight of his lost boat and his lost dream, it seems.
(a) Determined.
(b) Angry.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Focused.

5. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?
(a) February 4.
(b) February 25.
(c) February 21.
(d) February 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?

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

3. From where does Callahan begin his adventure to the other side of the ocean on January 29th?

4. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?

5. What does Callahan wake to find in his boat when he decides to get some sleep during the storm?

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