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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Through the fog and freighter traffic, the Napoleon Solo sails into ____________ to start the race.
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Italy.

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

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

6. 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) Depression.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Heatstroke.

7. Callahan realizes it will take him about ________ days to reach the shipping lanes in the ocean.
(a) 2.
(b) 22.
(c) 3.
(d) 14.

8. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.
(a) Blessed.
(b) Shameful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Guilty.

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

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

11. 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) A shark.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) A freighter.

12. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?
(a) A fever.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) A dream of his ex-wife.
(d) A rainshower.

13. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?
(a) Can of peanuts.
(b) A piece of bread.
(c) Salmon.
(d) A candy bar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are supposedly able to fit inside of the life raft Callahan now inhabits?

2. With the wide range of _____________, only the dawn and the dusk give Callahan any relief during his trip.

3. What has caused all of the sores and boils on Callahan's body as he has been sitting in his life raft?

4. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?

5. Callahan hopes to be rescued within ________ days at sea, although he knows of stories of sailors who were at sea for many months.

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