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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 Callahan use in order to create a makeshift sextant in order to plot his course?
(a) Tape.
(b) Rubber bands.
(c) Wire.
(d) Pencils.

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

3. How many fish is Callahan able to catch, even though he is exhausted by his efforts, though his catch revives him?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

4. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?
(a) A mountain range.
(b) A person.
(c) A bag of trash.
(d) A fish.

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. What decides to loiter around the boat, causing Callahan to have troubles sleeping one night while he is already thirst and depressed?

2. Callahan decides that the ______________ is the best way for him to catch fish on the boat, despite other method attempts.

3. What is the new color that Callahan can now see when he is looking out onto the horizon?

4. Callahan watches from a distance as __________ bring fresh water to the ocean, although he can not get to it.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How had the fishermen come to find Callahan's boat in the water?

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

5. What does Callahan decide he needs to banish from his mind if he is to survive in the boat?

6. What does Callahan decide he wants to eat when he is in the hospital, refusing other types of nourishment?

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

8. What happens when the dorado that Callahan tries to catch struggles with him during the process?

9. How does Callahan finally fix the hole that has been ruining the solar still that he tries to use?

10. What does Callahan do to protect himself from a harsh landing on the rocky shore?

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