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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dutchman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan eat the last of after the soup that he makes, though he is still realizes he is malnourished?
(a) Water chestnuts.
(b) Caviar.
(c) Raisins.
(d) An apple.

2. What is the destination that Callahan aims for since he does not want to end up having to sail for 30 more days?
(a) Gaudeloupe.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Bahamas.
(d) West Indies.

3. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?
(a) An inspection.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He gathers extra water.
(d) He signals for help.

4. What does Callahan believe to be possible about the warmer climes he is now encountering on his trip?
(a) He may be veering off course.
(b) Land may be close.
(c) He might be heading back home.
(d) He might be near the Equator.

5. What continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Thunder.
(c) Gale.
(d) Hail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What remained inflated with the new sticky gum fix that Callahan comes up with during his ill state?

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

3. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.

4. Callahan realizes too that he is beginning to be unable to taste the _________ in the water.

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

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