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

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

3. Callahan wonders how close he is to the _____________ as he works to keep the lower tube of the raft inflated.
(a) Shore.
(b) Islands.
(c) Shipping lane.
(d) Continental shelf.

4. What does Callahan improvise with a length of tubing, a part of the blanket, and some twine?
(a) A tent.
(b) A funnel.
(c) A signalling device.
(d) A basket.

5. What does Callahan use in order to try to fix the breach in the life raft as caused by the fish?
(a) Foam.
(b) Tape.
(c) A shoe.
(d) Sponge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan lose as the raft begins to swirl around in a circle as he is attempting to navigate?

2. Who corrects the issue with the Napoleon Solo's mistaken label which allows the search to continue?

3. When Callahan looks at his sextant, he decides that he is too far __________ in his journey's plans.

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

5. What helps to restore the good spirits and the energy to Callahan after a few days of suffering?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the raft as the winds begin to pick up around the raft as Callahan tries to navigate?

2. What is the relationship that Callahan suddenly imagines with the dorado fish as they move past his boat?

3. What does Callahan miss most about the early days of his new journey on the seas alone?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Callahan attempt to plot his likely course as he begins to recover from his illness?

10. How does Callahan try to lure other fish to his boat in order to catch more food for his stockpile?

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