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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. Which is the slowest ocean current that Callahan is following at first, according to his calculations?
(a) North Equatorial.
(b) Meridian Strait.
(c) Atlantic Trough.
(d) South Equatorial.

2. Unbeknownst to Callahan, __________ has been trying to rescue him, but has been facing an uncooperative Coast Guard.
(a) His family.
(b) The President.
(c) The military.
(d) His wife.

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

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

5. What does Callahan almost miss while he is distracted by the memories playing out in his mind?
(a) A freighter.
(b) A shark.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) His still falling into the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fish is Callahan able to catch, even though he is exhausted by his efforts, though his catch revives him?

2. What is Callahan sitting in for days since the boat continues to have problems with taking on water?

3. After two difficult storms, Callahan declares his absolute _____________ for the lifestyle he is living in the boat.

4. When the final solar still finally breaks, Callahan only has _______ and dorado for sustenance as well as his emergency water supply.

5. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?

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