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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. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Spring.

2. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.
(a) Gale force winds.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Each other.
(d) A pro like Callahan.

3. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?
(a) 100 miles.
(b) 1000 miles.
(c) 600 miles.
(d) 600 kilometers.

4. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?
(a) Locals.
(b) His family.
(c) His crew members.
(d) The local authorities.

5. What proves to be troublesome as Callahan continues on his journey of survival on the raft?
(a) The EPIRB.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His food supply.
(d) Solar stills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?

2. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.

3. Which is the slowest ocean current that Callahan is following at first, according to his calculations?

4. 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?

5. Callahan is plagued by ________ and loss at all of the items he was not able to bring with him on the raft.

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