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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Road of Trash.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Few people are hopeful that Callahan is alive back home, causing many to _______________.
(a) Tell the Coast Guard he is dead.
(b) Give up the search.
(c) Look harder.
(d) Sail to find him.

3. Callahan realizes that his survival depends on his ability to make fresh _____________.
(a) Bandages.
(b) Salads.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.

4. Callahan begins to dream at night of the ___________ his body lacks as a result of his struggle to survive.
(a) Emotional connections.
(b) Water.
(c) Rescue.
(d) Food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes damage to the better functioning solar still, further making Callahan upset with his situation?

2. Callahan begins to appreciate how much better suited the local ____________ are to the area.

3. How many men are supposedly able to fit inside of the life raft Callahan now inhabits?

4. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.

5. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?

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