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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Callahan continue to work at night, even though the darkness prevents him from seeing what he is doing?
(a) A flashlight on his head.
(b) Superior night vision.
(c) He doesn't work at night.
(d) Instinct.

2. While Callahan appreciates the simple __________ of the natural world, he still yearns to be rescued from his condition.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Pleasures.
(c) Activities.
(d) Foods.

3. With the wide range of _____________, only the dawn and the dusk give Callahan any relief during his trip.
(a) Temperatures.
(b) Water needs.
(c) Food options.
(d) Waves.

4. With what does Callahan bail out sea water from the boat as he is drifting in the ocean?
(a) His shoe.
(b) Coffee mug.
(c) A jelly jar.
(d) Coffee can.

5. 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) Barbados.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Montenegro.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't anyone on the freighter that Callahan spots see that he is signaling them to see him?

3. Unbeknownst to Callahan, __________ has been trying to rescue him, but has been facing an uncooperative Coast Guard.

4. What proves to be troublesome as Callahan continues on his journey of survival on the raft?

5. Callahan decides that the ______________ is the best way for him to catch fish on the boat, despite other method attempts.

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