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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. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

2. Which is the slowest ocean current that Callahan is following at first, according to his calculations?
(a) Atlantic Trough.
(b) South Equatorial.
(c) Meridian Strait.
(d) North Equatorial.

3. Remembering a conversation with his _________ helps Callahan to maintain a more stoic demeanor on his boat.
(a) Brother.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

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

5. What kind of fish does Callahan decide would yield more vitamins and minerals than other fish in the area?
(a) Small.
(b) Herbivore.
(c) Gelatinous.
(d) Carnivore.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?

5. How many pounds of meat are hanging inside the canopy to dry out to be eaten at a later time?

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