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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan realizes it will take him about ________ days to reach the shipping lanes in the ocean.
(a) 2.
(b) 14.
(c) 3.
(d) 22.

2. What does a fish bite into, causing water to drain back out to sea, according to the observations of Callahan?
(a) The inner tube.
(b) The bottom of the boat.
(c) The outer tube.
(d) Distillation bag.

3. What causes damage to the better functioning solar still, further making Callahan upset with his situation?
(a) A large wave.
(b) His own carelessness.
(c) Fish.
(d) A shark.

4. What does Callahan scramble to collect when there is a sudden rainfall on his boat?
(a) His journal.
(b) Water for drinking.
(c) His dry clothing.
(d) More fish.

5. What does Callahan wake to find in his boat when he decides to get some sleep during the storm?
(a) Another sailor.
(b) A shark in the boat.
(c) A broken solar still.
(d) Water in the boat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of fish does Callahan decide would yield more vitamins and minerals than other fish in the area?

3. Callahan sees the tragic waste of life and the tragic waste of food as ______________ for the day and the trip.

4. 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.

5. Callahan's need for __________ completely contradicts his need for food, water, and shelter.

(see the answer key)

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