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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. On what date so the storms come up, causing Callahan to think he might not reach his destination on his desired schedule?
(a) February 10.
(b) February 4.
(c) February 5.
(d) February 16.

2. What does Callahan almost miss while he is distracted by the memories playing out in his mind?
(a) A shark.
(b) The Coast Guard.
(c) A freighter.
(d) His still falling into the sea.

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

4. Catherine often called Callahan a ________ man when they were together, which has led him to little luck with romance.
(a) Single.
(b) Hard.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Strong.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While the new contraption Callahan has made with the gun works, the __________ he catches is almost lost to the water in a struggle.

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

3. What does Callahan eat the last of after the soup that he makes, though he is still realizes he is malnourished?

4. What does Callahan use in the hope that he might be found and rescued by its beacon?

5. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the new vessel which Callahan needs to use after his beloved Napoleon Solo sinks.

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

3. What happens to the harpoon gun that Callahan has had on the boat with him during his journey?

4. Why does Callahan want to have calmer weather, even though it might mean that he has a longer time until he might reach the shipping lanes?

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

6. Where does the sinking of the Napoleon Solo take place, according to Callahan's calculations?

7. How does Callahan decide to prove to himself that he can fulfill his dream to cross the ocean during his life time?

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

9. When Callahan sees a distant ship after his success with the food storage, how does he try to signal the ship?

10. Why does Callahan decide to eat more of the herbivore fish than the Dorado fish?

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