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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 successfully kill with a lucky shot, though he is not able to bring it on board?
(a) Dorado.
(b) Flounder.
(c) Triggerfish.
(d) Shark.

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

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

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

5. What does a fish bite into, causing water to drain back out to sea, according to the observations of Callahan?
(a) Distillation bag.
(b) The inner tube.
(c) The outer tube.
(d) The bottom of the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. After two difficult storms, Callahan declares his absolute _____________ for the lifestyle he is living in the boat.

2. With the wide range of _____________, only the dawn and the dusk give Callahan any relief during his trip.

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

4. Callahan decides it is his __________ which allows him to survive in the boat and in the world.

5. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?

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