Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Steven Callahan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Steven Callahan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Witch and Her Curse: Hunger and Thirst.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?
(a) 1000 miles.
(b) 600 kilometers.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 600 miles.

2. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?
(a) An SOS flag.
(b) A bright sail.
(c) EPRIB.
(d) A flare gun.

3. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

4. What proves to be troublesome as Callahan continues on his journey of survival on the raft?
(a) His food supply.
(b) His clothing.
(c) Solar stills.
(d) The EPIRB.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?

3. What did Callahan pack which he felt he had good luck in bringing with him, though he hadn't expected to use it?

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

5. Callahan begins to ponder all of the __________ that he did not bring with him on the life raft.

(see the answer key)

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