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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 hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.
(a) 30.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

2. Callahan begins to dream at night of the ___________ his body lacks as a result of his struggle to survive.
(a) Rescue.
(b) Food.
(c) Emotional connections.
(d) Water.

3. Callahan begins to note the new _____________ in his new vicinity and location, which makes him curious as to where he is.
(a) Weather patterns.
(b) Wildlife.
(c) Temperatures.
(d) Smells.

4. Callahan is grateful that he will benefit from the unfortunate experiences of others, but fears his _________ may not be enough.
(a) Food.
(b) Boat.
(c) Water.
(d) Skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The power strap of Callahan's _____________ gun has fallen loose and now sinks below the waves.

2. What does Callahan eat the last of after the soup that he makes, though he is still realizes he is malnourished?

3. In the dead of the night, Callahan has to fight off _________ in order to make sure that he is safe and secure in his boat.

4. The ___________ proves difficult to clean as well as providing little sustenance in return for the effort.

5. In order to speed up his movement, Callahan decides to pull up the raft's underwater _____________.

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