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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) Boat.
(b) Food.
(c) Skills.
(d) Water.

2. Callahan takes great comfort in the idea that if he does not survive, then his ___________ will tell his story.
(a) Body.
(b) Writings.
(c) EPIRB.
(d) Supplies.

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

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

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

6. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

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

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

9. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?
(a) A sticker.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A piece of the rope.
(d) A portion of the sail.

10. What wakes Callahan up in the middle of the night and in the middle of the storm after he went to bed?
(a) Fire.
(b) Loud bang.
(c) His alarm.
(d) A light.

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

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

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

14. What does Callahan wake to find in his boat when he decides to get some sleep during the storm?
(a) Another sailor.
(b) Water in the boat.
(c) A broken solar still.
(d) A shark in the boat.

15. 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) The shore.
(b) The bay.
(c) Port.
(d) Sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.

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

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

4. When does Callahan hope to reach his destination on his journey across the ocean?

5. Who travels with Callahan during his first trip near the Scilly Isles on the way to Penzance?

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