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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan lose as the raft begins to swirl around in a circle as he is attempting to navigate?
(a) The map.
(b) The solar still.
(c) Precious time.
(d) His sextant.

2. Once the temperatures have turned warm, Callahan has no more fears of ___________ taking hold at night.
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Hypothermia.
(c) Bad dreams.
(d) Sharks.

3. Callahan decides that the ______________ is the best way for him to catch fish on the boat, despite other method attempts.
(a) Net.
(b) Boat.
(c) Spear gun.
(d) Trap.

4. What does Callahan use from the radar reflector in order to help make a rain collector?
(a) Aluminum tubing.
(b) The plastic cup.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The rope.

5. What is the name of the man who offers to let Callahan stay in his hotel while he rests and decides what to do next?
(a) Tobias.
(b) Mathias.
(c) Joe.
(d) Ricardo.

6. Callahan's family has learned of his rescue through a chain of _____________ contacts.
(a) Local.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Government.
(d) CB radio.

7. What remained inflated with the new sticky gum fix that Callahan comes up with during his ill state?
(a) The upper tube.
(b) The inner tube.
(c) The lower tube.
(d) Solar still.

8. Callahan decides that mankind is his ____________ and that he wants to live, even though he is in a terrible position.
(a) Belief.
(b) Tribe.
(c) God.
(d) Witness.

9. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?
(a) The sewing.
(b) The seal.
(c) The tape.
(d) The seams.

10. 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 jet overhead.
(c) A man shouting.
(d) A ship.

11. What does Callahan realize he might need to do in order to hydrate himself if he can not get fresh water?
(a) A saltwater enema.
(b) Swim to shore.
(c) Soak in the ocean.
(d) Drink his reserves.

12. Later, Callahan accidentally punches a hole in the ___________ of the boat, although he fixes it quickly.
(a) Floor.
(b) Top.
(c) Tube.
(d) Side.

13. How often does Callahan need to pump air into the the lower tube of the raft since the fix didn't work?
(a) He doesn't.
(b) Every 10 minutes.
(c) Every 30 minutes.
(d) Every single minute.

14. Callahan is overcome with emotion as the reality of his ____________ finally sinks in when he touches land.
(a) Salvation.
(b) Journey.
(c) Death.
(d) Danger.

15. Callahan's need for __________ completely contradicts his need for food, water, and shelter.
(a) Rescue.
(b) Activity.
(c) Company.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan scans the horizon for __________ while being haunted by thoughts of food and drink.

2. What does Callahan drape on the top of his boat in order to help it dry out and to keep the canopy area cool?

3. Callahan tries to force himself to think ___________ in order to come up with a solution for the leak in his boat.

4. What was the name of Callahan's ex-wife, who he remembers on what would have been another wedding anniversary?

5. Unbeknownst to Callahan, __________ has been trying to rescue him, but has been facing an uncooperative Coast Guard.

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