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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. Where did journalists Ivor and Sally Davis invite the Baileys to stay?
(a) Santa Monica, California.
(b) Huntington Beach, California?
(c) Malibu, California.
(d) Catalina, California.

2. What was the name of the publishing company that wanted to publish a book about the Baileys?
(a) Hawthorn Books.
(b) The Nautical Publishing Company.
(c) Aero Publishers.
(d) Reilly & Britton Publishers.

3. How did Maurice spend his time after meals on the Wolmi in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) In bed.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing letters.
(d) Sitting on deck.

4. When did the bottom tube on raft deflate?
(a) April 28.
(b) April 19.
(c) April 30.
(d) April 22.

5. By the time the Wolmi 306 spotted Maurice and Maralyn, how long had it been since they had seen a ship?
(a) 43 days.
(b) 24 days.
(c) 51 days.
(d) 38 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Maurice and Maralyn see their third ship?

2. What fruits did Maralyn have on a list of alternatives for meals?

3. What did Maralyn list to drink on her list of alternatives for meals?

4. When did Maurice and Maralyn see a sixth ship?

5. Where was the factory that made the fabric of their life raft located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Maurice and Maralyn insist on keeping watch?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 10, with what activities did Maralyn try to distract Maurice?

3. In what condition were Maurice and Maralyn after three week adrift?

4. What happened to Maurice on June 5?

5. What did doctors say about Maurice and Maralyn's physical condition?

6. What problems did the couple have as April became May?

7. What schedule did Maurice and Maralyn keep on board the Wolmi?

8. When the waters calmed, how did Maurice and Maralyn supplement their diet of fish?

9. How did Maralyn spend her birthday?

10. How were Maurice and Maralyn spotted by the crew of the Wolmi?

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