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

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

3. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.
(a) Adventurer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Explorer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan notice his boat is reluctant to do as he is getting ready to leave it as it begins to take on water?

2. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?

3. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.

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

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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