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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what besides the radar reflector does Callahan take the remnants in order to help make a crude rain collector?
(a) The emergency kit.
(b) The solar still.
(c) His book.
(d) His clothing.

2. Callahan is overcome with emotion as the reality of his ____________ finally sinks in when he touches land.
(a) Death.
(b) Journey.
(c) Danger.
(d) Salvation.

3. Since he is thirsty enough, Callahan decides to drink water from the ____________, although it makes him sick.
(a) Bottom of the boat.
(b) Coffee can.
(c) Canopy.
(d) Ocean.

4. Callahan begins to note the new _____________ in his new vicinity and location, which makes him curious as to where he is.
(a) Wildlife.
(b) Temperatures.
(c) Smells.
(d) Weather patterns.

5. Later, Callahan accidentally punches a hole in the ___________ of the boat, although he fixes it quickly.
(a) Side.
(b) Floor.
(c) Top.
(d) Tube.

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

7. Callahan decides that mankind is his ____________ and that he wants to live, even though he is in a terrible position.
(a) Belief.
(b) God.
(c) Witness.
(d) Tribe.

8. What does Callahan catch when he tries to do some line fishing on the boat in order to catch food in a new way?
(a) Flouders.
(b) Puffer fish.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Tuna.

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

10. Callahan's family has learned of his rescue through a chain of _____________ contacts.
(a) Government.
(b) Local.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) CB radio.

11. While Callahan was once a fiercely independent man, he now understands man to be a _________ animal.
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Social.
(c) Weak.
(d) Simple.

12. What does Callahan believe to be possible about the warmer climes he is now encountering on his trip?
(a) He might be near the Equator.
(b) He may be veering off course.
(c) He might be heading back home.
(d) Land may be close.

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 fish.
(b) A bag of trash.
(c) A person.
(d) A mountain range.

14. Callahan realizes too that he is beginning to be unable to taste the _________ in the water.
(a) Poison.
(b) Salt.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) Fish.

15. What still requires constant attention in order to function properly and to help Callahan survive?
(a) Solar still.
(b) The inner tube.
(c) His fishing spear.
(d) His EPIRB.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan first hear as he prepares to make a difficult landing against the shore?

2. By April 16th, Callahan is beginning to doubt his __________ as his morale and his outlook begin to spiral downward.

3. When Callahan looks at his sextant, he decides that he is too far __________ in his journey's plans.

4. What is suddenly mixed in with the water Callahan has been trying to collect in the canopy?

5. What does Callahan decide to use in order to fix up the hole that continues to blow out in his boat?

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