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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nerves Exposed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How might Callahan be described as he is alone in the sailboat once more on his journey?
(a) Angry.
(b) Content.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Scared.

2. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Chris.
(c) Mr. Willoughby.
(d) Catherine.

3. Callahan considers ___________ but decides instead to get started on his journey across the water.
(a) Mooring for a while.
(b) Going home.
(c) Stocking up.
(d) Taking on a passenger.

4. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Panic.
(c) Strength.
(d) Instinct.

5. How high are the waves that Callahan faces when he decides that he wants to squeak past the Finisterre?
(a) 40 feet.
(b) 20 feet.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 10 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan becomes _________ at the sight of his lost boat and his lost dream, it seems.

2. What does Callahan feel are now exposed since he has lost his boat and all of its security?

3. From where does Callahan begin his adventure to the other side of the ocean on January 29th?

4. Callahan is plagued by ________ and loss at all of the items he was not able to bring with him on the raft.

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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