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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?
(a) February 25.
(b) February 21.
(c) February 20.
(d) February 4.

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

3. While he is taking a risk by not going out to __________, Callahan decides that taking the shorter route is the best for his chances of winning.
(a) Port.
(b) The shore.
(c) Sea.
(d) The bay.

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

5. What has caused all of the sores and boils on Callahan's body as he has been sitting in his life raft?
(a) Salt water.
(b) A bacterial infection.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) Lack of food.

6. How high are the waves that Callahan faces when he decides that he wants to squeak past the Finisterre?
(a) 20 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 10 feet.
(d) 40 feet.

7. What comes along with the sudden rainfall that Callahan encounters during his journey on the ocean in this section?
(a) A new ship passing by.
(b) Rainbows.
(c) Thunder.
(d) More fish.

8. Callahan considers ___________ but decides instead to get started on his journey across the water.
(a) Taking on a passenger.
(b) Stocking up.
(c) Going home.
(d) Mooring for a while.

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

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

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

12. The power strap of Callahan's _____________ gun has fallen loose and now sinks below the waves.
(a) Fishing.
(b) BB.
(c) Harpoon.
(d) Ocean.

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

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

15. 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) Move.
(b) Float.
(c) Sink.
(d) Rock.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. While the new contraption Callahan has made with the gun works, the __________ he catches is almost lost to the water in a struggle.

4. From where does Callahan begin his adventure to the other side of the ocean on January 29th?

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

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