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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 do with the space blanket? What does he decide to use it for now?
(a) A solar still.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A fishing net.
(d) Water catching.

2. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?
(a) Waist high.
(b) Knee high.
(c) Ankle high.
(d) Neck high.

3. Callahan realizes that his survival depends on his ability to make fresh _____________.
(a) Salads.
(b) Bandages.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.

4. In order to handle the fish which continue to batter his ship, Callahan refines his ___________ technique.
(a) Floating.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Spearing.
(d) Drying.

5. By April 16th, Callahan is beginning to doubt his __________ as his morale and his outlook begin to spiral downward.
(a) Morality.
(b) Food supply.
(c) Reason.
(d) Position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Callahan turn on his beacon after drinking some of the tainted water? What does he think he hears?

2. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.

3. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?

4. Callahan takes great comfort in the idea that if he does not survive, then his ___________ will tell his story.

5. How many pounds of meat are hanging inside the canopy to dry out to be eaten at a later time?

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