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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan decide to use in order to fix up the hole that continues to blow out in his boat?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Tape.
(c) Fork.
(d) His finger.

2. Callahan is overcome with emotion as the reality of his ____________ finally sinks in when he touches land.
(a) Death.
(b) Journey.
(c) Salvation.
(d) Danger.

3. Who corrects the issue with the Napoleon Solo's mistaken label which allows the search to continue?
(a) The Coast Guard.
(b) Callahan's family.
(c) Callahan's ex-wife.
(d) A journalist.

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

5. Since he is thirsty enough, Callahan decides to drink water from the ____________, although it makes him sick.
(a) Bottom of the boat.
(b) Ocean.
(c) Canopy.
(d) Coffee can.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan drape on the top of his boat in order to help it dry out and to keep the canopy area cool?

2. On what island does Callahan realize he has come to as he meets the fishermen in the boat?

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. How many fish is Callahan able to catch, even though he is exhausted by his efforts, though his catch revives him?

5. Callahan wonders how close he is to the _____________ as he works to keep the lower tube of the raft inflated.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fix that Callahan uses on the lower tube, helping it to hold air better than the upper tube?

2. What happens when the dorado that Callahan tries to catch struggles with him during the process?

3. How does Callahan try to lure other fish to his boat in order to catch more food for his stockpile?

4. What does Callahan do when he realizes that he may be about two weeks from land?

5. What does Callahan decide he needs to banish from his mind if he is to survive in the boat?

6. What is the relationship that Callahan suddenly imagines with the dorado fish as they move past his boat?

7. What is able to help Callahan replenish his water supply for a bit while the stills continue to be temperamental?

8. What does Callahan miss most about the early days of his new journey on the seas alone?

9. What happens to the boat as a result of the fish fighting with Callahan during his attempts to catch it?

10. What does Callahan do to protect himself from a harsh landing on the rocky shore?

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