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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Callahan continue to work at night, even though the darkness prevents him from seeing what he is doing?
(a) A flashlight on his head.
(b) Superior night vision.
(c) Instinct.
(d) He doesn't work at night.

2. Callahan imagines that someday his ex-wife might dine upon a __________ which fed upon his corpse.
(a) Mussel.
(b) Sea urchin.
(c) Fish.
(d) Bear.

3. What is the source of the flash that Callahan sees when he wakes up in the middle of the night on April 20th?
(a) An airplane.
(b) Flare gun.
(c) Lighthouse.
(d) A bomb.

4. The drying stores of meat in the boat sag down to the floor, causing them to turn rancid because of the _____________.
(a) Position.
(b) Weather.
(c) Salt.
(d) Moisture.

5. Callahan estimates that he is eighteen days from ___________ so he rations out his food in order to make it the duration of the trip.
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Antigua.
(c) Barbados.
(d) Montenegro.

6. What does Callahan decide to do when anticipates a trial filled landfall in a few hours?
(a) Sing.
(b) Turn on the EPIRB.
(c) Get some sleep.
(d) Plot his course.

7. Callahan realizes that his ___________ is fragile at his point of the trip but he banishes the doubt from his mind.
(a) Faith.
(b) Emotional state.
(c) Health.
(d) Boat.

8. The fishermen decide to through their hooks into the water and catch most of the ____________ of Callahan.
(a) Saviors.
(b) Ancestors.
(c) Friends.
(d) Doggies.

9. Which of the knives has snapped off the end of the spearhead, leaving Callahan with a less than effective instrument?
(a) Both knives.
(b) Leather knife.
(c) Butter knife.
(d) None of the knives has snapped off.

10. What does Callahan realize he might need to do in order to hydrate himself if he can not get fresh water?
(a) A saltwater enema.
(b) Swim to shore.
(c) Drink his reserves.
(d) Soak in the ocean.

11. Callahan uses loops of ___________ to help fix the speargun that he has cracked over time and with repeated use.
(a) Rubber.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Rope.
(d) Tape.

12. Maria Galante is the smallest ___________ is the chain and that is where Callahan is finally taken.
(a) Hut.
(b) City.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Island.

13. What is Callahan careful not to mistake a static cloud for in the distance as he is sailing out in the sea?
(a) A person.
(b) A fish.
(c) A mountain range.
(d) A bag of trash.

14. 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?
(a) Upper.
(b) Starboard.
(c) Aft.
(d) Lower.

15. What helps to restore the good spirits and the energy to Callahan after a few days of suffering?
(a) Dorado fish.
(b) A cloudy and cool day.
(c) The book he has on board.
(d) A clear sky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What jumps into Callahan's raft and he tries to use it for bait, though it is unsuccessful?

2. What decides to loiter around the boat, causing Callahan to have troubles sleeping one night while he is already thirst and depressed?

3. Why do Callahan's legs continue to swell up when he walks, though he has been told to rest more?

4. What does Callahan use in order to create a makeshift sextant in order to plot his course?

5. What does Callahan do with the space blanket? What does he decide to use it for now?

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