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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 continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Gale.
(c) Hail.
(d) Thunder.

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

3. What does Callahan believe to be possible about the warmer climes he is now encountering on his trip?
(a) He might be heading back home.
(b) He may be veering off course.
(c) Land may be close.
(d) He might be near the Equator.

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

5. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?
(a) February 4.
(b) February 21.
(c) February 20.
(d) February 25.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to the bottom of the older solar still, even with the many efforts of Callahan to fix it?

3. What does Callahan scramble to collect when there is a sudden rainfall on his boat?

4. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?

5. What is in the triggerfish that Callahan finds, which adds to the nutrition he is able to enjoy?

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