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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan decides it is his __________ which allows him to survive in the boat and in the world.
(a) Reason.
(b) Experience.
(c) Cleverness.
(d) Truth.

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

3. Callahan begins to realize that __________ are another reality he is able to perceive when he is on the boat.
(a) Dreams.
(b) Fish.
(c) Ideas.
(d) Memories.

4. What helps to restore the good spirits and the energy to Callahan after a few days of suffering?
(a) A clear sky.
(b) A cloudy and cool day.
(c) Dorado fish.
(d) The book he has on board.

5. The drying stores of meat in the boat sag down to the floor, causing them to turn rancid because of the _____________.
(a) Position.
(b) Weather.
(c) Salt.
(d) Moisture.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Through the fog and freighter traffic, the Napoleon Solo sails into ____________ to start the race.

4. What does Callahan catch, despite his weakness from the vomiting after drinking the water?

5. The ___________ proves difficult to clean as well as providing little sustenance in return for the effort.

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