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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. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?
(a) A fish.
(b) A bag of trash.
(c) A mountain range.
(d) A person.

2. What has atrophied so severely that Callahan is unable to keep himself upright?
(a) Back.
(b) Arms.
(c) Legs.
(d) Neck.

3. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?
(a) He gathers extra water.
(b) An inspection.
(c) He signals for help.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does a fish bite into, causing water to drain back out to sea, according to the observations of Callahan?
(a) The bottom of the boat.
(b) The outer tube.
(c) Distillation bag.
(d) The inner tube.

5. While Callahan appreciates the simple __________ of the natural world, he still yearns to be rescued from his condition.
(a) Activities.
(b) Pleasures.
(c) Foods.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan is grateful that he will benefit from the unfortunate experiences of others, but fears his _________ may not be enough.

2. How might Callahan be described as he is alone in the sailboat once more on his journey?

3. From what besides the radar reflector does Callahan take the remnants in order to help make a crude rain collector?

4. What does Callahan decide to use as a tip for his spear in order to fix the spear he has had for the duration of the trip?

5. Callahan begins to appreciate how much better suited the local ____________ are to the area.

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