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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Callahan notice his boat is reluctant to do as he is getting ready to leave it as it begins to take on water?
(a) Rock.
(b) Sink.
(c) Float.
(d) Move.

3. What doesn't the Italian vessel respond to when Callahan passes it during the course of the race?
(a) Hails.
(b) Wind.
(c) Flares.
(d) EPIRB.

4. With the wide range of _____________, only the dawn and the dusk give Callahan any relief during his trip.
(a) Water needs.
(b) Food options.
(c) Temperatures.
(d) Waves.

5. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

6. 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 shore.
(c) Port.
(d) The bay.

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

8. Callahan begins to dream at night of the ___________ his body lacks as a result of his struggle to survive.
(a) Water.
(b) Food.
(c) Rescue.
(d) Emotional connections.

9. What has come undone, allowing the life raft to part from the main boat after a while?
(a) The safety seal.
(b) The Velcro.
(c) The rope.
(d) The chain.

10. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.
(a) Poems.
(b) Reading.
(c) Singing.
(d) Jokes.

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

12. How many pounds of meat are hanging inside the canopy to dry out to be eaten at a later time?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

13. What happens to the bottom of the older solar still, even with the many efforts of Callahan to fix it?
(a) It is broken off by a shark.
(b) It goes missing one day.
(c) It rots clean through.
(d) Nothing.

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

15. What does Callahan experience which helps him to endure the hot afternoon weather on his boat?
(a) A fever.
(b) A dream of his ex-wife.
(c) A rainshower.
(d) A school of dolphins.

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

3. What kind of fish does Callahan decide would yield more vitamins and minerals than other fish in the area?

4. What is in the soup of rainwater that gives Callahan something new and different to eat in his diet?

5. In order to handle the fish which continue to batter his ship, Callahan refines his ___________ technique.

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