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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dutchman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has become a frozen lump of rust, not very effective for signalling to passing ships?
(a) The Harpoon gun.
(b) The space blanket.
(c) His flare gun.
(d) Callahan himself.

2. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.
(a) Poems.
(b) Reading.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Singing.

3. In order to handle the fish which continue to batter his ship, Callahan refines his ___________ technique.
(a) Sailing.
(b) Drying.
(c) Spearing.
(d) Floating.

4. What is the Dougal Robertson book about, the book which Callahan did bring with him?
(a) Sea survival.
(b) A family who misses their sailing relative.
(c) Adventurers.
(d) Science fiction.

5. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?
(a) February 21.
(b) February 4.
(c) February 25.
(d) February 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.

2. What does Callahan do with the space blanket? What does he decide to use it for now?

3. What helps to restore the good spirits and the energy to Callahan after a few days of suffering?

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. What does Callahan realize he might need to do in order to hydrate himself if he can not get fresh water?

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