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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?
(a) A sticker.
(b) A portion of the sail.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A piece of the rope.

4. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?
(a) 1000 miles.
(b) 100 miles.
(c) 600 kilometers.
(d) 600 miles.

5. What does Callahan feel are now exposed since he has lost his boat and all of its security?
(a) Nerves.
(b) Skin.
(c) Chances of survival.
(d) His soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?

2. The strobe light atop the ship's ________ continues to blink as Callahan watches the boat move away from him.

3. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.

4. What doesn't the Italian vessel respond to when Callahan passes it during the course of the race?

5. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.

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