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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.
(a) Cruise ship.
(b) Race boat.
(c) Coast Guard helicopter.
(d) Freighter.

2. What has caused all of the sores and boils on Callahan's body as he has been sitting in his life raft?
(a) Lack of food.
(b) A bacterial infection.
(c) Salt water.
(d) Lack of water.

3. What jumps into Callahan's raft and he tries to use it for bait, though it is unsuccessful?
(a) Flying fish.
(b) Puffer fish.
(c) Worm.
(d) Smelt.

4. Few people are hopeful that Callahan is alive back home, causing many to _______________.
(a) Give up the search.
(b) Look harder.
(c) Sail to find him.
(d) Tell the Coast Guard he is dead.

5. What is in the triggerfish that Callahan finds, which adds to the nutrition he is able to enjoy?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sea greens.
(c) Bones.
(d) Eggs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The drying stores of meat in the boat sag down to the floor, causing them to turn rancid because of the _____________.

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

4. What is the destination that Callahan aims for since he does not want to end up having to sail for 30 more days?

5. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?

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