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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan mount on the top of the canopy in order to try to collect any rainwater when the storms come up?
(a) Tupperware container.
(b) A coffee can.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A coffee mug.

2. What kind of fish does Callahan decide would yield more vitamins and minerals than other fish in the area?
(a) Carnivore.
(b) Gelatinous.
(c) Small.
(d) Herbivore.

3. What does Callahan almost miss while he is distracted by the memories playing out in his mind?
(a) His still falling into the sea.
(b) A freighter.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) A shark.

4. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?
(a) Neck high.
(b) Waist high.
(c) Ankle high.
(d) Knee high.

5. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A sticker.
(c) A portion of the sail.
(d) A piece of the rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?

2. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.

3. Callahan takes great comfort in the idea that if he does not survive, then his ___________ will tell his story.

4. Callahan uses loops of ___________ to help fix the speargun that he has cracked over time and with repeated use.

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

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