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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Callahan's ex-wife, who he remembers on what would have been another wedding anniversary?
(a) Frisha.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Anna.
(d) Marie.

2. Why is it too difficult to fish at this point of the journey, according to Callahan?
(a) The nets are broken.
(b) The fish are gone.
(c) The spear isn't working.
(d) The seas are rough.

3. What does Callahan come across as he is sailing around on April 6th on the ocean?
(a) A ship.
(b) A deserted island.
(c) A sand bar.
(d) A stretch of trash and pollution.

4. Few people are hopeful that Callahan is alive back home, causing many to _______________.
(a) Look harder.
(b) Give up the search.
(c) Sail to find him.
(d) Tell the Coast Guard he is dead.

5. What does Callahan decide to use as a tip for his spear in order to fix the spear he has had for the duration of the trip?
(a) A pocket knife.
(b) Butter knife.
(c) Paperclip.
(d) Pen.

6. What does Callahan improvise with a length of tubing, a part of the blanket, and some twine?
(a) A signalling device.
(b) A funnel.
(c) A basket.
(d) A tent.

7. What decides to loiter around the boat, causing Callahan to have troubles sleeping one night while he is already thirst and depressed?
(a) A friendly dolphin.
(b) A loud storm.
(c) A shark.
(d) A freighter.

8. What does Callahan drape on the top of his boat in order to help it dry out and to keep the canopy area cool?
(a) Sailcloth.
(b) A coat.
(c) Sleeping bag.
(d) His shirt.

9. Callahan wonders how close he is to the _____________ as he works to keep the lower tube of the raft inflated.
(a) Continental shelf.
(b) Islands.
(c) Shore.
(d) Shipping lane.

10. Callahan estimates that he is eighteen days from ___________ so he rations out his food in order to make it the duration of the trip.
(a) Barbados.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Montenegro.

11. Why does Callahan turn on his beacon after drinking some of the tainted water? What does he think he hears?
(a) A helicopter.
(b) A man shouting.
(c) A ship.
(d) A jet overhead.

12. Who comes to the island in order to give Callahan a new wardrobe to wear after his journey?
(a) His family.
(b) The American media.
(c) A movie director.
(d) His ex-wife.

13. Which of the knives has snapped off the end of the spearhead, leaving Callahan with a less than effective instrument?
(a) Leather knife.
(b) Both knives.
(c) Butter knife.
(d) None of the knives has snapped off.

14. Callahan thinks the only hope for him lies in finding the ____________ and getting rescued there.
(a) West Indies.
(b) Florida Keys.
(c) Bahamas.
(d) Coast Guard station.

15. Callahan sees the tragic waste of life and the tragic waste of food as ______________ for the day and the trip.
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) A bad omen.
(c) Sins.
(d) Reality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Callahan need to pump air into the the lower tube of the raft since the fix didn't work?

2. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?

3. Callahan answers a number of questions of the __________ consul before finally getting some rest in the hospital.

4. What has become a frozen lump of rust, not very effective for signalling to passing ships?

5. Callahan's need for __________ completely contradicts his need for food, water, and shelter.

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