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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Witch and Her Curse: Hunger and Thirst.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan call 'dangerously capricious' when he is writing down his thoughts in his journal?
(a) The sea.
(b) The weather.
(c) His thoughts.
(d) Time.

2. What has caused all of the sores and boils on Callahan's body as he has been sitting in his life raft?
(a) Salt water.
(b) Lack of water.
(c) A bacterial infection.
(d) Lack of food.

3. How much faster can the raft go when Callahan takes the action he does as described in #52?
(a) Five times.
(b) Two times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Ten times.

4. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?
(a) An inspection.
(b) He gathers extra water.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He signals for help.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who travels with Callahan during his first trip near the Scilly Isles on the way to Penzance?

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

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. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?

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

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