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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To Weave a World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Panic.
(c) Instinct.
(d) Strength.

2. 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.

3. The ___________ proves difficult to clean as well as providing little sustenance in return for the effort.
(a) Triggerfish.
(b) Dorado.
(c) Piranha.
(d) Dolphin.

4. What does Callahan mount on the top of the canopy in order to try to collect any rainwater when the storms come up?
(a) A coffee mug.
(b) Tupperware container.
(c) A coffee can.
(d) Nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.

2. Callahan realizes that his survival depends on his ability to make fresh _____________.

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

4. Callahan begins to ponder all of the __________ that he did not bring with him on the life raft.

5. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?

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