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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The power strap of Callahan's _____________ gun has fallen loose and now sinks below the waves.
(a) Fishing.
(b) Harpoon.
(c) Ocean.
(d) BB.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?
(a) An SOS flag.
(b) EPRIB.
(c) A flare gun.
(d) A bright sail.

5. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.
(a) Blessed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Shameful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan use in order to try to fix the breach in the life raft as caused by the fish?

2. What continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?

3. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?

4. Callahan's need for __________ completely contradicts his need for food, water, and shelter.

5. What gives Callahan barely enough room to sit upright in the raft, let alone stretch out his full body?

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