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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Winter.

3. Callahan is plagued by ________ and loss at all of the items he was not able to bring with him on the raft.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Shame.
(d) Grief.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Callahan go to as a result of the storm which takes on his boat suddenly?

3. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?

4. Which of the boats quickly takes the lead when the trans-Atlantic race finally begins at the start of the book?

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

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