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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Callahan looks at his sextant, he decides that he is too far __________ in his journey's plans.
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) East.

2. What remained inflated with the new sticky gum fix that Callahan comes up with during his ill state?
(a) The lower tube.
(b) The upper tube.
(c) Solar still.
(d) The inner tube.

3. Callahan estimates that he is eighteen days from ___________ so he rations out his food in order to make it the duration of the trip.
(a) Montenegro.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Antigua.
(d) Barbados.

4. What does Callahan believe to be possible about the warmer climes he is now encountering on his trip?
(a) He may be veering off course.
(b) He might be heading back home.
(c) He might be near the Equator.
(d) Land may be close.

5. Callahan believes that the water traffic will begin to pick up once he gets on the belt between Brazil and __________.
(a) Cozumel.
(b) Florida.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) The Andes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the knives has snapped off the end of the spearhead, leaving Callahan with a less than effective instrument?

2. Callahan considers ___________ but decides instead to get started on his journey across the water.

3. Later, Callahan accidentally punches a hole in the ___________ of the boat, although he fixes it quickly.

4. While the new contraption Callahan has made with the gun works, the __________ he catches is almost lost to the water in a struggle.

5. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?

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