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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callahan is grateful that he will benefit from the unfortunate experiences of others, but fears his _________ may not be enough.

2. What continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?

3. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?

4. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.

5. Callahan realizes that his survival depends on his ability to make fresh _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does Callahan calculate it will take the boat to reach the shipping lanes of the ocean?

2. What does Callahan learn about the Italian vessel he passes during the beginning stages of the race?

3. What are some of the leisure activities Callahan indulges in when he is on the Napoleon Solo?

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

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

6. What does Callahan risk when he tries to squeak past the Finisterre during the next stage of the race?

7. How does Callahan begin to store food so that he may not run out of anything during times when he can not fish?

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

9. What does Callahan do when he finally catches a triggerfish to eat when on the boat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though he is starving, Callahan points out that he is weary of killing fish to survive.

Part 1: Why do you think Callahan states that he is weary of killing fish around him?

Part 2: How do you think you would feel about killing animals if it were the only way you could get food?

Part 3: Do you think that Callahan is simply tired of working so hard to survive? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

From the beginning, Callahan exercises, reads, and writes in order to pass the time on his boat.

Part 1: Why do you think it's necessary to exercise and to occupy one's mind when alone?

Part 2: How do you think you might have passed the time if you were on the boat alone?

Part 3: What do you think happens to those who are not taking the time to exercise when on a boat by themselves?

Essay Topic 3

Callahan thinks of his family often, what they are doing, and how they might be thinking of him.

Part 1: Why do you think Callahan continues to think about his family when he is out on the boat?

Part 2: Do you think it's helpful to think about home when you're in a survival situation?

Part 3: How do you think your family might react if you were lost at sea? Why?

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