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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Callahan's ex-wife, who he remembers on what would have been another wedding anniversary?
(a) Anna.
(b) Frisha.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Marie.

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

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.
(a) Thieves.
(b) Sharks.
(c) A downpour.
(d) A storm.

4. Since he is thirsty enough, Callahan decides to drink water from the ____________, although it makes him sick.
(a) Ocean.
(b) Canopy.
(c) Bottom of the boat.
(d) Coffee can.

5. Callahan decides that mankind is his ____________ and that he wants to live, even though he is in a terrible position.
(a) Belief.
(b) Tribe.
(c) God.
(d) Witness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan begins to dream at night of the ___________ his body lacks as a result of his struggle to survive.

2. What does Callahan mount on the top of the canopy in order to try to collect any rainwater when the storms come up?

3. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?

4. __________ wind would mean faster travel, although it does present its own set of difficulties when a person is trying to sail.

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

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