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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Sea.
(b) The bay.
(c) The shore.
(d) Port.

2. Where does Callahan go to as a result of the storm which takes on his boat suddenly?
(a) France.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Spain.

3. Callahan considers ___________ but decides instead to get started on his journey across the water.
(a) Taking on a passenger.
(b) Going home.
(c) Mooring for a while.
(d) Stocking up.

4. The strobe light atop the ship's ________ continues to blink as Callahan watches the boat move away from him.
(a) Port.
(b) Rudder.
(c) Aft.
(d) Mast.

5. Callahan becomes _________ at the sight of his lost boat and his lost dream, it seems.
(a) Determined.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Focused.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high are the waves that Callahan faces when he decides that he wants to squeak past the Finisterre?

2. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?

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

4. What does Callahan feel are now exposed since he has lost his boat and all of its security?

5. The racers and the supporters of the racers argue the wisdom of sailing against ______________.

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