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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What proves to be troublesome as Callahan continues on his journey of survival on the raft?
(a) Solar stills.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His food supply.
(d) The EPIRB.

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

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

5. In order to handle the fish which continue to batter his ship, Callahan refines his ___________ technique.
(a) Spearing.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Floating.
(d) Drying.

6. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.
(a) A pro like Callahan.
(b) Each other.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Gale force winds.

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

8. What causes damage to the better functioning solar still, further making Callahan upset with his situation?
(a) A shark.
(b) A large wave.
(c) His own carelessness.
(d) Fish.

9. What does Callahan almost miss while he is distracted by the memories playing out in his mind?
(a) A shark.
(b) The Coast Guard.
(c) His still falling into the sea.
(d) A freighter.

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

11. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.
(a) Rogue wave.
(b) Lightning bolt.
(c) Cyclone.
(d) Hail storm.

12. What does Callahan successfully kill with a lucky shot, though he is not able to bring it on board?
(a) Flounder.
(b) Shark.
(c) Triggerfish.
(d) Dorado.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine often called Callahan a ________ man when they were together, which has led him to little luck with romance.

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

3. What does Callahan call 'dangerously capricious' when he is writing down his thoughts in his journal?

4. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?

5. How many pounds of meat are hanging inside the canopy to dry out to be eaten at a later time?

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