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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's family has learned of his rescue through a chain of _____________ contacts.
(a) Government.
(b) CB radio.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Local.

2. Which of the knives has snapped off the end of the spearhead, leaving Callahan with a less than effective instrument?
(a) Both knives.
(b) Butter knife.
(c) None of the knives has snapped off.
(d) Leather knife.

3. How does Callahan continue to work at night, even though the darkness prevents him from seeing what he is doing?
(a) Superior night vision.
(b) Instinct.
(c) He doesn't work at night.
(d) A flashlight on his head.

4. What does Callahan fear what he will land against when he is finally at the shoreline and near land?
(a) Deadly fish.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Coral reef.
(d) Other boats.

5. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?
(a) EPRIB.
(b) An SOS flag.
(c) A bright sail.
(d) A flare gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the temperatures have turned warm, Callahan has no more fears of ___________ taking hold at night.

2. Callahan actually begins to feel saddened by the loss of another ____________ when he kills and eats the fish.

3. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?

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

5. What does Callahan use from the radar reflector in order to help make a rain collector?

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