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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?
(a) The local authorities.
(b) His family.
(c) His crew members.
(d) Locals.

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

3. Callahan begins to ponder all of the __________ that he did not bring with him on the life raft.
(a) Medical equipment.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Food.
(d) Water.

4. Where does Callahan go to as a result of the storm which takes on his boat suddenly?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

5. From where does Callahan begin his adventure to the other side of the ocean on January 29th?
(a) Greece.
(b) Sicily.
(c) Canaries.
(d) Madrid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes Callahan up in the middle of the night and in the middle of the storm after he went to bed?

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

3. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?

4. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.

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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