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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to speed up his movement, Callahan decides to pull up the raft's underwater _____________.
(a) Anchor.
(b) Tubes.
(c) Propeller.
(d) Rudder.

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

3. What does Callahan rip off of the boat before he finally leaves it for the last time?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A sticker.
(c) A portion of the sail.
(d) A piece of the rope.

4. Why doesn't anyone on the freighter that Callahan spots see that he is signaling them to see him?
(a) It is moving too quickly.
(b) No one is on deck.
(c) His flare gun doesn't work.
(d) He's not been reported missing.

5. 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) A shark in the boat.
(c) Another sailor.
(d) A broken solar still.

6. What continues to cause Callahan's ship to be battered about the ocean, not adding to the comfort of Callahan?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Hail.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Gale.

7. After two difficult storms, Callahan declares his absolute _____________ for the lifestyle he is living in the boat.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Enjoyment.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Love.

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

9. What does Callahan scramble to collect when there is a sudden rainfall on his boat?
(a) Water for drinking.
(b) More fish.
(c) His dry clothing.
(d) His journal.

10. About a week into the storm, Callahan begins to worry about a ____________ tossing his small ship down a liquid avalanche.
(a) Rogue wave.
(b) Lightning bolt.
(c) Cyclone.
(d) Hail storm.

11. Callahan begins to realize that __________ are another reality he is able to perceive when he is on the boat.
(a) Memories.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Fish.
(d) Ideas.

12. Who is the new crew member Callahan takes on, although this person leaves him a short while later?
(a) Chris.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Mr. Willoughby.
(d) Catherine.

13. Callahan begins to appreciate how much better suited the local ____________ are to the area.
(a) Fish life.
(b) Plant life.
(c) Birdlife.
(d) People.

14. The ___________ proves difficult to clean as well as providing little sustenance in return for the effort.
(a) Dolphin.
(b) Dorado.
(c) Piranha.
(d) Triggerfish.

15. What does Callahan mount on the top of the canopy in order to try to collect any rainwater when the storms come up?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A coffee can.
(c) A coffee mug.
(d) Tupperware container.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan eat on his birthday in order to have a small celebration?

2. With what does Callahan bail out sea water from the boat as he is drifting in the ocean?

3. 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.

4. Callahan is grateful that he will benefit from the unfortunate experiences of others, but fears his _________ may not be enough.

5. From where does Callahan begin his adventure to the other side of the ocean on January 29th?

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