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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 still requires constant attention in order to function properly and to help Callahan survive?
(a) His EPIRB.
(b) His fishing spear.
(c) Solar still.
(d) The inner tube.

2. How many fish is Callahan able to catch, even though he is exhausted by his efforts, though his catch revives him?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

3. What does Callahan come across as he is sailing around on April 6th on the ocean?
(a) A ship.
(b) A sand bar.
(c) A deserted island.
(d) A stretch of trash and pollution.

4. Callahan watches from a distance as __________ bring fresh water to the ocean, although he can not get to it.
(a) Clouds.
(b) Fishes.
(c) Storms.
(d) Birds.

5. What does Callahan lose as the raft begins to swirl around in a circle as he is attempting to navigate?
(a) The map.
(b) The solar still.
(c) His sextant.
(d) Precious time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What jumps into Callahan's raft and he tries to use it for bait, though it is unsuccessful?

2. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?

3. The drying stores of meat in the boat sag down to the floor, causing them to turn rancid because of the _____________.

4. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.

5. Callahan is worried about his _______________, so he decides to do some yoga to see if that helps him at all.

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