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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Witch and Her Curse: Hunger and Thirst.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the slowest ocean current that Callahan is following at first, according to his calculations?
(a) Atlantic Trough.
(b) North Equatorial.
(c) Meridian Strait.
(d) South Equatorial.

2. What does Callahan notice his boat is reluctant to do as he is getting ready to leave it as it begins to take on water?
(a) Move.
(b) Sink.
(c) Rock.
(d) Float.

3. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.
(a) Adventurer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Explorer.

4. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

5. What has come undone, allowing the life raft to part from the main boat after a while?
(a) The safety seal.
(b) The rope.
(c) The Velcro.
(d) The chain.

Short Answer 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.

2. Callahan becomes _________ at the sight of his lost boat and his lost dream, it seems.

3. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.

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

5. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?

(see the answer key)

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