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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Road of Trash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Callahan takes great comfort in the idea that if he does not survive, then his ___________ will tell his story.
(a) Writings.
(b) Supplies.
(c) EPIRB.
(d) Body.

2. What does Callahan struggle to release as soon as he finds himself in water waist deep?
(a) His flares.
(b) The EPIRB.
(c) His life raft.
(d) A box of supplies.

3. Through the fog and freighter traffic, the Napoleon Solo sails into ____________ to start the race.
(a) Portugal.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

4. Callahan feels __________ for killing the fish, even though he needs it for food in order to stay alive.
(a) Guilty.
(b) Angry.
(c) Shameful.
(d) Blessed.

5. What is in the soup of rainwater that gives Callahan something new and different to eat in his diet?
(a) Barnacles.
(b) Carrots.
(c) Sushi.
(d) Seaweed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?

2. Which of the tubes in the life raft begins to deflate as a result of the fish's actions on the side of the boat?

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

4. How long is the race that Callahan wants to enter in order to find out whether he is fit for a trans-Atlantic trip?

5. Why is it too difficult to fish at this point of the journey, according to Callahan?

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