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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What remained inflated with the new sticky gum fix that Callahan comes up with during his ill state?
(a) Solar still.
(b) The inner tube.
(c) The upper tube.
(d) The lower tube.

2. What does Callahan drape on the top of his boat in order to help it dry out and to keep the canopy area cool?
(a) A coat.
(b) Sailcloth.
(c) Sleeping bag.
(d) His shirt.

3. Callahan uses loops of ___________ to help fix the speargun that he has cracked over time and with repeated use.
(a) Rubber.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Tape.
(d) Rope.

4. What does Callahan use in order to create a makeshift sextant in order to plot his course?
(a) Rubber bands.
(b) Pencils.
(c) Wire.
(d) Tape.

5. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?
(a) A fish.
(b) A person.
(c) A mountain range.
(d) A bag of trash.

6. 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.

7. Which of the knives has snapped off the end of the spearhead, leaving Callahan with a less than effective instrument?
(a) Butter knife.
(b) Both knives.
(c) Leather knife.
(d) None of the knives has snapped off.

8. What does Callahan do with the space blanket? What does he decide to use it for now?
(a) Water catching.
(b) A solar still.
(c) A fishing net.
(d) A pillow.

9. The drying stores of meat in the boat sag down to the floor, causing them to turn rancid because of the _____________.
(a) Moisture.
(b) Weather.
(c) Salt.
(d) Position.

10. When Callahan looks at his sextant, he decides that he is too far __________ in his journey's plans.
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) South.

11. Callahan actually begins to feel saddened by the loss of another ____________ when he kills and eats the fish.
(a) Life.
(b) Sea creature.
(c) Brother.
(d) Companion.

12. Why do Callahan's legs continue to swell up when he walks, though he has been told to rest more?
(a) Not drinking enough water.
(b) The sun.
(c) High sodium content.
(d) Lack of muscle.

13. Why is it too difficult to fish at this point of the journey, according to Callahan?
(a) The seas are rough.
(b) The nets are broken.
(c) The spear isn't working.
(d) The fish are gone.

14. From what besides the radar reflector does Callahan take the remnants in order to help make a crude rain collector?
(a) The emergency kit.
(b) His book.
(c) The solar still.
(d) His clothing.

15. What is suddenly mixed in with the water Callahan has been trying to collect in the canopy?
(a) A dusty powder.
(b) Orange particles.
(c) Green clouds.
(d) Oily black liquid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan decides that mankind is his ____________ and that he wants to live, even though he is in a terrible position.

2. Once the temperatures have turned warm, Callahan has no more fears of ___________ taking hold at night.

3. Callahan estimates that he is eighteen days from ___________ so he rations out his food in order to make it the duration of the trip.

4. Why does Callahan turn on his beacon after drinking some of the tainted water? What does he think he hears?

5. Unbeknownst to Callahan, __________ has been trying to rescue him, but has been facing an uncooperative Coast Guard.

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