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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan feel are now exposed since he has lost his boat and all of its security?
(a) Skin.
(b) Chances of survival.
(c) His soul.
(d) Nerves.

2. What almost overcomes Callahan as he is out on the boat cleaning up a fish so as to not waste any of the parts?
(a) Heatstroke.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Depression.
(d) Feelings.

3. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

4. Callahan is grateful that he will benefit from the unfortunate experiences of others, but fears his _________ may not be enough.
(a) Food.
(b) Skills.
(c) Water.
(d) Boat.

5. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.
(a) Adventurer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Explorer.

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

7. On what date so the storms come up, causing Callahan to think he might not reach his destination on his desired schedule?
(a) February 16.
(b) February 5.
(c) February 4.
(d) February 10.

8. What is in the triggerfish that Callahan finds, which adds to the nutrition he is able to enjoy?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Sea greens.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Bones.

9. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.
(a) Poems.
(b) Reading.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Singing.

10. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?
(a) An inspection.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He gathers extra water.
(d) He signals for help.

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

12. What does Callahan scramble to collect when there is a sudden rainfall on his boat?
(a) More fish.
(b) Water for drinking.
(c) His journal.
(d) His dry clothing.

13. On Callahan's __________ day at sea, he is cleaning out a dorado fish when he has a health issue.
(a) 20th.
(b) 10th.
(c) 22nd.
(d) 21st.

14. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.
(a) Cruise ship.
(b) Freighter.
(c) Race boat.
(d) Coast Guard helicopter.

15. From where does Callahan begin his adventure to the other side of the ocean on January 29th?
(a) Sicily.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Canaries.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan begins to dream at night of the ___________ his body lacks as a result of his struggle to survive.

2. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.

3. What does Callahan wake to find in his boat when he decides to get some sleep during the storm?

4. How much faster can the raft go when Callahan takes the action he does as described in #52?

5. What comes along with the sudden rainfall that Callahan encounters during his journey on the ocean in this section?

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