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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dream Keep.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan is plagued by ________ and loss at all of the items he was not able to bring with him on the raft.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Grief.
(c) Shame.
(d) Ignorance.

2. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?
(a) His crew members.
(b) His family.
(c) The local authorities.
(d) Locals.

3. What revives Callahan during his moment of health crisis when he is cleaning a dorado on the boat?
(a) A passing boat.
(b) A rogue wave.
(c) A prayer.
(d) A ray of sunshine.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the boats quickly takes the lead when the trans-Atlantic race finally begins at the start of the book?

2. How high is the water in the boat as it begins to take on water after Callahan wakes up from his deep sleep?

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

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

5. 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.

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