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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) An inspection.
(d) He gathers extra water.

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

3. Callahan even creates a contraption which might collect drinking water from the ______________.
(a) The tarp.
(b) Fish's insides.
(c) The wet sleeping bag.
(d) Misty air.

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

5. Unbeknownst to Callahan, __________ has been trying to rescue him, but has been facing an uncooperative Coast Guard.
(a) His wife.
(b) His family.
(c) The military.
(d) The President.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.

2. Callahan is worried about his _______________, so he decides to do some yoga to see if that helps him at all.

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

4. Callahan uses loops of ___________ to help fix the speargun that he has cracked over time and with repeated use.

5. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.

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