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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Road of Trash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?
(a) The seal.
(b) The sewing.
(c) The tape.
(d) The seams.

2. What is polluting the water which is being captured in the solar still, according to Callahan's observations?
(a) Seaweed.
(b) Bird feathers.
(c) Bird excrement.
(d) Saltware.

3. What does Callahan drape on the top of his boat in order to help it dry out and to keep the canopy area cool?
(a) His shirt.
(b) A coat.
(c) Sailcloth.
(d) Sleeping bag.

4. What is the destination that Callahan aims for since he does not want to end up having to sail for 30 more days?
(a) Cuba.
(b) West Indies.
(c) Gaudeloupe.
(d) Bahamas.

5. What does Callahan successfully kill with a lucky shot, though he is not able to bring it on board?
(a) Triggerfish.
(b) Flounder.
(c) Shark.
(d) Dorado.

Short Answer Questions

1. What almost overcomes Callahan as he is out on the boat cleaning up a fish so as to not waste any of the parts?

2. While he is taking a risk by not going out to __________, Callahan decides that taking the shorter route is the best for his chances of winning.

3. What is in the soup of rainwater that gives Callahan something new and different to eat in his diet?

4. What does Callahan improvise with a length of tubing, a part of the blanket, and some twine?

5. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?

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