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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doesn't the Italian vessel respond to when Callahan passes it during the course of the race?
(a) Wind.
(b) Flares.
(c) Hails.
(d) EPIRB.

2. Through the fog and freighter traffic, the Napoleon Solo sails into ____________ to start the race.
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Italy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan call 'dangerously capricious' when he is writing down his thoughts in his journal?

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

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

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

5. How high are the waves that Callahan faces when he decides that he wants to squeak past the Finisterre?

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