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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ___________ proves difficult to clean as well as providing little sustenance in return for the effort.
(a) Triggerfish.
(b) Piranha.
(c) Dorado.
(d) Dolphin.

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

3. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?
(a) A fever.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) A dream of his ex-wife.
(d) A rainshower.

4. Callahan realizes that his survival depends on his ability to make fresh _____________.
(a) Water.
(b) Salads.
(c) Food.
(d) Bandages.

5. Callahan begins to realize that __________ are another reality he is able to perceive when he is on the boat.
(a) Dreams.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Fish.
(d) Memories.

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

7. Why doesn't anyone on the freighter that Callahan spots see that he is signaling them to see him?
(a) It is moving too quickly.
(b) He's not been reported missing.
(c) No one is on deck.
(d) His flare gun doesn't work.

8. How many men are supposedly able to fit inside of the life raft Callahan now inhabits?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

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

10. What is in the soup of rainwater that gives Callahan something new and different to eat in his diet?
(a) Barnacles.
(b) Sushi.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Seaweed.

11. What does Callahan call 'dangerously capricious' when he is writing down his thoughts in his journal?
(a) Time.
(b) The weather.
(c) The sea.
(d) His thoughts.

12. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?
(a) 600 kilometers.
(b) 1000 miles.
(c) 600 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

13. What continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Hail.
(c) Gale.
(d) Sharks.

14. What does Callahan notice his boat is reluctant to do as he is getting ready to leave it as it begins to take on water?
(a) Sink.
(b) Move.
(c) Rock.
(d) Float.

15. Callahan comes to realize that his dreams are dependent on his survival in the ___________ world.
(a) Modern.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Survival.
(d) Physical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Dougal Robertson book about, the book which Callahan did bring with him?

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

3. With the wide range of _____________, only the dawn and the dusk give Callahan any relief during his trip.

4. What wakes Callahan up in the middle of the night and in the middle of the storm after he went to bed?

5. What is in the triggerfish that Callahan finds, which adds to the nutrition he is able to enjoy?

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