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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Hail storm.
(d) Cyclone.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Callahan struggle to release as soon as he finds himself in water waist deep?
(a) A box of supplies.
(b) His life raft.
(c) The EPIRB.
(d) His flares.

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

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

10. What kind of fish does Callahan decide would yield more vitamins and minerals than other fish in the area?
(a) Small.
(b) Gelatinous.
(c) Carnivore.
(d) Herbivore.

11. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?
(a) One month.
(b) One week.
(c) One day.
(d) One year.

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

13. Remembering a conversation with his _________ helps Callahan to maintain a more stoic demeanor on his boat.
(a) Father.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother.
(d) Brother.

14. In the dead of the night, Callahan has to fight off _________ in order to make sure that he is safe and secure in his boat.
(a) Thieves.
(b) A downpour.
(c) A storm.
(d) Sharks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan begins to realize that __________ are another reality he is able to perceive when he is on the boat.

2. What does Callahan scramble to collect when there is a sudden rainfall on his boat?

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

4. 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.

5. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.

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