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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.
(a) A pro like Callahan.
(b) Gale force winds.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Each other.

2. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.
(a) Rogue wave.
(b) Lightning bolt.
(c) Hail storm.
(d) Cyclone.

3. 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 5.
(c) February 10.
(d) February 16.

4. What does Callahan struggle to release as soon as he finds himself in water waist deep?
(a) A box of supplies.
(b) His flares.
(c) The EPIRB.
(d) His life raft.

5. 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) Sink.
(b) Rock.
(c) Float.
(d) Move.

Short Answer Questions

1. The strobe light atop the ship's ________ continues to blink as Callahan watches the boat move away from him.

2. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?

3. Which of the boats quickly takes the lead when the trans-Atlantic race finally begins at the start of the book?

4. What doesn't the Italian vessel respond to when Callahan passes it during the course of the race?

5. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.

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