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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nerves Exposed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Callahan feel are now exposed since he has lost his boat and all of its security?
(a) His soul.
(b) Skin.
(c) Nerves.
(d) Chances of survival.

2. While he is taking a risk by not going out to __________, Callahan decides that taking the shorter route is the best for his chances of winning.
(a) The bay.
(b) Port.
(c) The shore.
(d) Sea.

3. 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) Neck high.
(d) Ankle high.

4. What does Callahan wake to find in his boat when he decides to get some sleep during the storm?
(a) Water in the boat.
(b) Another sailor.
(c) A broken solar still.
(d) A shark in the boat.

5. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.
(a) Each other.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Gale force winds.
(d) A pro like Callahan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?

2. Training and __________ take over when Callahan is getting himself ready to move to the life raft.

3. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.

4. Callahan, fueled by his dream, grows up to be a _________ and ship designer, eventually designing his own small craft.

5. Callahan becomes _________ at the sight of his lost boat and his lost dream, it seems.

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