76 Days At Sea - The Steve Callahan Story

76 Days At Sea - The Steve Callahan Story

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11th Grade - University

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Steven Callahan survived 76 days adrift in the Atlantic after his boat sank. He used limited supplies, navigational skills, and mental strategies to endure. Despite severe challenges, including malnourishment and exposure, he was eventually rescued. His experience led to innovations in life raft design and contributions to ocean survival knowledge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event forced Steven Callahan to abandon his boat and survive on a life raft?

His boat caught fire.

He ran out of supplies.

A whale struck his boat.

A storm capsized his boat.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Callahan navigate while stranded at sea?

Relying on ocean currents.

Using a sextant and celestial navigation.

Following the sun's path.

Using a GPS device.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What psychological strategy did Callahan use to maintain his sanity?

He wrote letters to his family.

He split his personality into two characters.

He meditated daily.

He sang songs to himself.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected problem did Callahan face with his raft?

It was swept away by a strong current.

It was damaged by a storm.

A Dorado fish ripped a hole in it.

A shark bit a hole in it.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Callahan manage to gather drinking water?

He boiled seawater.

He found a freshwater spring on an island.

He used a solar still.

He collected rainwater with balloons and tarps.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Callahan do after his rescue to improve life rafts?

He developed a GPS navigation system.

He created a solar-powered water purifier.

He invented a new type of fishing line.

He designed a raft with a canopy and fiberglass floor.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which film did Callahan advise on due to his survival experience?

Castaway

The Perfect Storm

Life of Pi

Titanic