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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After two difficult storms, Callahan declares his absolute _____________ for the lifestyle he is living in the boat.
(a) Love.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Enjoyment.

2. What causes damage to the better functioning solar still, further making Callahan upset with his situation?
(a) Fish.
(b) A large wave.
(c) His own carelessness.
(d) A shark.

3. Callahan actually begins to feel saddened by the loss of another ____________ when he kills and eats the fish.
(a) Sea creature.
(b) Life.
(c) Brother.
(d) Companion.

4. What does Callahan lay down in order to protect his raft from further damage as he is fishing for food?
(a) His sleeping bag.
(b) Sailcloth.
(c) The canopy top.
(d) A tarp.

5. What is Callahan sitting in for days since the boat continues to have problems with taking on water?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Trash.
(c) Debris from the ocean.
(d) Salt water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan catch when he tries to do some line fishing on the boat in order to catch food in a new way?

2. On what date so the storms come up, causing Callahan to think he might not reach his destination on his desired schedule?

3. With what does Callahan bail out sea water from the boat as he is drifting in the ocean?

4. When the final solar still finally breaks, Callahan only has _______ and dorado for sustenance as well as his emergency water supply.

5. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?

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