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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 gives Callahan barely enough room to sit upright in the raft, let alone stretch out his full body?
(a) The sides.
(b) A sail.
(c) The mast.
(d) Tent like canopy.

2. How often does Callahan need to pump air into the the lower tube of the raft since the fix didn't work?
(a) He doesn't.
(b) Every 10 minutes.
(c) Every 30 minutes.
(d) Every single minute.

3. While Callahan appreciates the simple __________ of the natural world, he still yearns to be rescued from his condition.
(a) Foods.
(b) Pleasures.
(c) Activities.
(d) Beauty.

4. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Can of peanuts.
(c) A candy bar.
(d) A piece of bread.

5. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.
(a) Singing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. What proves to be troublesome as Callahan continues on his journey of survival on the raft?

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

3. What does Callahan use in order to create a makeshift sextant in order to plot his course?

4. What comes along with the sudden rainfall that Callahan encounters during his journey on the ocean in this section?

5. What has become a frozen lump of rust, not very effective for signalling to passing ships?

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