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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even if the plane is not buried in snow, why would it still be hard to see?
(a) It is in hundreds of pieces.
(b) It is very small.
(c) It is on it's side.
(d) It is painted white.

2. Back in Montevideo, how are the women feeling?
(a) Angry and hysterical.
(b) More impatient with the lack of progress.
(c) Depressed and hopeless.
(d) Content with what is being done.

3. As what is Gerard Croiset well known?
(a) A clairvoyant.
(b) A rescue worker.
(c) A rugby player.
(d) A spy.

4. Why has Roy been living off meager rations?
(a) He was not one of the chosen expeditionaries.
(b) He is not feeling well.
(c) He does not want to eat.
(d) He cannot keep food down.

5. What news was the most important that Croiset Jr. gives?
(a) There are survivors.
(b) Only two survived the crash.
(c) Everyone survived.
(d) There are no survivors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only way to improve visibility?

2. Why do tensions rise?

3. Why are they forced to eat the bodies that had recently died and remained in the cabin?

4. Who entered first in the plane to sleep at night?

5. Who spurred on the expedition team so they could make it back to the Fairchild?

(see the answer key)

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