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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. How often does Callahan need to pump air into the the lower tube of the raft since the fix didn't work?
(a) He doesn't.
(b) Every 10 minutes.
(c) Every single minute.
(d) Every 30 minutes.

2. What is suddenly mixed in with the water Callahan has been trying to collect in the canopy?
(a) Orange particles.
(b) Oily black liquid.
(c) Green clouds.
(d) A dusty powder.

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

4. Callahan scans the horizon for __________ while being haunted by thoughts of food and drink.
(a) Sunlight.
(b) Land.
(c) Ships.
(d) Clouds.

5. What does Callahan use in order to try to fix the breach in the life raft as caused by the fish?
(a) Sponge.
(b) Tape.
(c) A shoe.
(d) Foam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callahan use from the radar reflector in order to help make a rain collector?

2. Callahan estimates that he is eighteen days from ___________ so he rations out his food in order to make it the duration of the trip.

3. What was the name of Callahan's ex-wife, who he remembers on what would have been another wedding anniversary?

4. What does Callahan realize he might need to do in order to hydrate himself if he can not get fresh water?

5. What Callahan did not know is that the Coast Guard did not list the Napoleon Solo as __________ since another ship was found.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Callahan do to protect himself from a harsh landing on the rocky shore?

2. What is becoming harder for Callahan to complete after he has fixed the breach in the boat?

3. What does Callahan do when he realizes that he may be about two weeks from land?

4. Who does Callahan suddenly imagine as his crew when he begins to see that fish is not going to sate him anymore?

5. What happens to the raft as the winds begin to pick up around the raft as Callahan tries to navigate?

6. How does Callahan attempt to plot his likely course as he begins to recover from his illness?

7. What is able to help Callahan replenish his water supply for a bit while the stills continue to be temperamental?

8. What can't Callahan do because of his declining health and hydration, even though he is filled with heartbreak?

9. What was the warning that Callahan's ex-wife had given him, which Callahan now recalls?

10. How does Callahan attempt to reinforce his cracked spearhead when he attempts to fish the next day after the incident with the dorado?

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