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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. What does Callahan almost miss while he is distracted by the memories playing out in his mind?
(a) A shark.
(b) A freighter.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) His still falling into the sea.

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

3. What does Callahan do in order to get himself ready for the worsening storm before going to bed?
(a) He signals for help.
(b) An inspection.
(c) He gathers extra water.
(d) Nothing.

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

5. Which of the boats quickly takes the lead when the trans-Atlantic race finally begins at the start of the book?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Ponce de Leon.
(c) Trans Mat.
(d) Napoleon Solo.

Short Answer Questions

1. The power strap of Callahan's _____________ gun has fallen loose and now sinks below the waves.

2. What kind of storms are raging in the Atlantic before the start of the trans-Atlantic race?

3. In order to speed up his movement, Callahan decides to pull up the raft's underwater _____________.

4. Which people are constantly amazed Callahan has come so far in such a little boat?

5. What doesn't the Italian vessel respond to when Callahan passes it during the course of the race?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Callahan is able to kill a Dorado fish which has been running into his boat?

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

3. What are some of the leisure activities Callahan indulges in when he is on the Napoleon Solo?

4. What does Callahan begin to document in order to calculate the odds of his own survival?

5. How does Callahan get the supplies he needs as he moves to his new location in the life raft?

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

7. Why doesn't Callahan use his EPIRB more often in order to signal for help?

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

9. What does Callahan risk when he tries to squeak past the Finisterre during the next stage of the race?

10. What happens to the harpoon gun that Callahan has had on the boat with him during his journey?

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