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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.
(a) Hail storm.
(b) Lightning bolt.
(c) Cyclone.
(d) Rogue wave.

2. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?
(a) Waist high.
(b) Ankle high.
(c) Knee high.
(d) Neck high.

3. The strobe light atop the ship's ________ continues to blink as Callahan watches the boat move away from him.
(a) Aft.
(b) Port.
(c) Rudder.
(d) Mast.

4. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?
(a) February 21.
(b) February 20.
(c) February 4.
(d) February 25.

5. Who travels with Callahan during his first trip near the Scilly Isles on the way to Penzance?
(a) No one.
(b) Julia.
(c) Chris.
(d) Catherine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?

2. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.

3. Callahan considers ___________ but decides instead to get started on his journey across the water.

4. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?

5. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?

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