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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Death, Life, A Man Alone, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan begins to appreciate how much better suited the local ____________ are to the area.
(a) Plant life.
(b) People.
(c) Fish life.
(d) Birdlife.

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

3. What revives Callahan during his moment of health crisis when he is cleaning a dorado on the boat?
(a) A prayer.
(b) A passing boat.
(c) A rogue wave.
(d) A ray of sunshine.

4. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?
(a) One week.
(b) One month.
(c) One year.
(d) One day.

5. Callahan begins to note the new _____________ in his new vicinity and location, which makes him curious as to where he is.
(a) Weather patterns.
(b) Wildlife.
(c) Smells.
(d) Temperatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps to restore the good spirits and the energy to Callahan after a few days of suffering?

2. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.

3. What does Callahan use in order to create a makeshift sextant in order to plot his course?

4. Callahan watches from a distance as __________ bring fresh water to the ocean, although he can not get to it.

5. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.

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