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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 does a fish bite into, causing water to drain back out to sea, according to the observations of Callahan?
(a) The inner tube.
(b) The outer tube.
(c) The bottom of the boat.
(d) Distillation bag.

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

3. 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) Paperclip.
(c) Butter knife.
(d) Pen.

4. Callahan believes that the water traffic will begin to pick up once he gets on the belt between Brazil and __________.
(a) Cozumel.
(b) The Andes.
(c) Florida.
(d) Hawaii.

5. Callahan begins to note the new _____________ in his new vicinity and location, which makes him curious as to where he is.
(a) Wildlife.
(b) Weather patterns.
(c) Temperatures.
(d) Smells.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Callahan's legs continue to swell up when he walks, though he has been told to rest more?

2. On what island does Callahan realize he has come to as he meets the fishermen in the boat?

3. From what besides the radar reflector does Callahan take the remnants in order to help make a crude rain collector?

4. What isn't tight enough to keep the boat from losing air after the damage was done by the fish?

5. Which of the tubes in the life raft begins to deflate as a result of the fish's actions on the side of the boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main problem Callahan's family is having with the Coast Guard in an effort to rescue him from the ocean?

2. Who does Callahan suddenly imagine as his crew when he begins to see that fish is not going to sate him anymore?

3. What are the three parts in which Callahan decides his mind has been split into as a result of this trip on the sea?

4. What is becoming harder for Callahan to complete after he has fixed the breach in the boat?

5. What is the damage which Callahan notices has occurred on his fishing spear, making it less effective?

6. What does Callahan have to do before he can fix up the problem with the lower half of the life raft?

7. What does Callahan attempt to do in order to keep himself hydrated as he continues to vomit?

8. What does Callahan finally realize about the way a man's life is measured in terms of its worth to others?

9. What is able to help Callahan replenish his water supply for a bit while the stills continue to be temperamental?

10. How does Callahan attempt to reinforce his cracked spearhead when he attempts to fish the next day after the incident with the dorado?

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