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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cries and Whispers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan is worried about his _______________, so he decides to do some yoga to see if that helps him at all.
(a) Muscle weakness.
(b) Mental state.
(c) Digestive tract.
(d) Flexibility.

2. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?
(a) The seams.
(b) The sewing.
(c) The seal.
(d) The tape.

3. What does Callahan call 'dangerously capricious' when he is writing down his thoughts in his journal?
(a) The sea.
(b) His thoughts.
(c) Time.
(d) The weather.

4. How does Callahan continue to work at night, even though the darkness prevents him from seeing what he is doing?
(a) He doesn't work at night.
(b) A flashlight on his head.
(c) Instinct.
(d) Superior night vision.

5. How many men are supposedly able to fit inside of the life raft Callahan now inhabits?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.

3. Catherine often called Callahan a ________ man when they were together, which has led him to little luck with romance.

4. What does Callahan almost miss while he is distracted by the memories playing out in his mind?

5. Unbeknownst to Callahan, __________ has been trying to rescue him, but has been facing an uncooperative Coast Guard.

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