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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through the fog and freighter traffic, the Napoleon Solo sails into ____________ to start the race.
(a) Italy.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Portugal.

2. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?
(a) A dream of his ex-wife.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) A rainshower.
(d) A fever.

3. How many fish is Callahan able to catch, even though he is exhausted by his efforts, though his catch revives him?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

4. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?
(a) He signals for help.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He gathers extra water.
(d) An inspection.

5. What does Callahan do with the space blanket? What does he decide to use it for now?
(a) A solar still.
(b) A fishing net.
(c) Water catching.
(d) A pillow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suddenly mixed in with the water Callahan has been trying to collect in the canopy?

2. Callahan decides that mankind is his ____________ and that he wants to live, even though he is in a terrible position.

3. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?

4. Where does Callahan go to as a result of the storm which takes on his boat suddenly?

5. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?

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