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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What proves to be troublesome as Callahan continues on his journey of survival on the raft?
(a) Solar stills.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His food supply.
(d) The EPIRB.

2. Who travels with Callahan during his first trip near the Scilly Isles on the way to Penzance?
(a) Julia.
(b) Catherine.
(c) No one.
(d) Chris.

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

4. While Callahan appreciates the simple __________ of the natural world, he still yearns to be rescued from his condition.
(a) Pleasures.
(b) Foods.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Activities.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine often called Callahan a ________ man when they were together, which has led him to little luck with romance.

2. What revives Callahan during his moment of health crisis when he is cleaning a dorado on the boat?

3. Callahan considers ___________ but decides instead to get started on his journey across the water.

4. Remembering a conversation with his _________ helps Callahan to maintain a more stoic demeanor on his boat.

5. Where does Callahan go to as a result of the storm which takes on his boat suddenly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Callahan begin to document in order to calculate the odds of his own survival?

2. Why does Callahan decide to grab supplies as his ship is going down, aside to aid him in survival?

3. While Callahan hopes to reach his destination by February 25, what happens which seems to reduce the chances of this happening?

4. What happens as a result of Callahan fixing up the holes in his raft as he is sailing along in the water?

5. How does Callahan decide to ease his digestion as the lack of bowel movements are becoming uncomfortable and upsetting to him?

6. What is the fear that Callahan has when he begins to think he has reached the shipping lanes in the ocean?

7. What does Mr. Willoughby try to tell Callahan about his dream to sail a boat across the ocean?

8. What kind of dream is Callahan having when he wakes up in the night to crashing waves in the boat?

9. What happens after Callahan is able to kill a Dorado fish which has been running into his boat?

10. What has happened to the electrics in the Napoleon Solo, according to the notes of Callahan?

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