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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the Dougal Robertson book about, the book which Callahan did bring with him?
(a) Adventurers.
(b) Sea survival.
(c) A family who misses their sailing relative.
(d) Science fiction.

3. What almost overcomes Callahan as he is out on the boat cleaning up a fish so as to not waste any of the parts?
(a) Feelings.
(b) Depression.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Heatstroke.

4. A passing __________ informs Callahan that all but four of the competitors are behind him.
(a) Freighter.
(b) Coast Guard helicopter.
(c) Cruise ship.
(d) Race boat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are supposedly able to fit inside of the life raft Callahan now inhabits?

2. How long does it take for the Napoleon Solo to become seaworthy in order to attempt his desired journey?

3. How many pounds of meat are hanging inside the canopy to dry out to be eaten at a later time?

4. Callahan takes great comfort in the idea that if he does not survive, then his ___________ will tell his story.

5. Callahan tries to keep his own spirits up by distracting himself with _______ and daydreams.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Callahan learn about the Italian vessel he passes during the beginning stages of the race?

2. How long does Callahan calculate it will take the boat to reach the shipping lanes of the ocean?

3. What does Mr. Willoughby try to tell Callahan about his dream to sail a boat across the ocean?

4. How does Callahan begin to store food so that he may not run out of anything during times when he can not fish?

5. What is the fear that Callahan has when he begins to think he has reached the shipping lanes in the ocean?

6. What kind of dream is Callahan having when he wakes up in the night to crashing waves in the boat?

7. What has happened to the electrics in the Napoleon Solo, according to the notes of Callahan?

8. Why does Callahan want to have calmer weather, even though it might mean that he has a longer time until he might reach the shipping lanes?

9. How does Callahan decide to prove to himself that he can fulfill his dream to cross the ocean during his life time?

10. What happens as a result of Callahan fixing up the holes in his raft as he is sailing along in the water?

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