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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.
(a) Doctor.
(b) Adventurer.
(c) Explorer.
(d) Sailor.

3. Who travels with Callahan during his first trip near the Scilly Isles on the way to Penzance?
(a) No one.
(b) Chris.
(c) Julia.
(d) Catherine.

4. What kind of fish does Callahan decide would yield more vitamins and minerals than other fish in the area?
(a) Carnivore.
(b) Herbivore.
(c) Gelatinous.
(d) Small.

5. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?
(a) A piece of bread.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) Can of peanuts.
(d) Salmon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?

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

4. Callahan realizes that his survival depends on his ability to make fresh _____________.

5. Callahan begins to ponder all of the __________ that he did not bring with him on the life raft.

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