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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much faster can the raft go when Callahan takes the action he does as described in #52?
(a) Five times.
(b) Two times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Ten times.

2. How many pounds of meat are hanging inside the canopy to dry out to be eaten at a later time?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

3. What is the Dougal Robertson book about, the book which Callahan did bring with him?
(a) Science fiction.
(b) Adventurers.
(c) Sea survival.
(d) A family who misses their sailing relative.

4. The strobe light atop the ship's ________ continues to blink as Callahan watches the boat move away from him.
(a) Mast.
(b) Port.
(c) Rudder.
(d) Aft.

5. Through the fog and freighter traffic, the Napoleon Solo sails into ____________ to start the race.
(a) France.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

6. Callahan begins to dream at night of the ___________ his body lacks as a result of his struggle to survive.
(a) Rescue.
(b) Water.
(c) Food.
(d) Emotional connections.

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

8. Callahan begins to ponder all of the __________ that he did not bring with him on the life raft.
(a) Supplies.
(b) Food.
(c) Medical equipment.
(d) Water.

9. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?
(a) Mr. Willoughby.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Chris.

10. Which of the boats quickly takes the lead when the trans-Atlantic race finally begins at the start of the book?
(a) Trans Mat.
(b) Napoleon Solo.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Ponce de Leon.

11. In order to speed up his movement, Callahan decides to pull up the raft's underwater _____________.
(a) Propeller.
(b) Anchor.
(c) Rudder.
(d) Tubes.

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

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

14. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.
(a) Panic.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Strength.
(d) Instinct.

15. After two difficult storms, Callahan declares his absolute _____________ for the lifestyle he is living in the boat.
(a) Enjoyment.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In order to handle the fish which continue to batter his ship, Callahan refines his ___________ technique.

3. What does Callahan think he hears when he is resting beneath the canopy of his boat?

4. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.

5. How high are the waves that Callahan faces when he decides that he wants to squeak past the Finisterre?

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