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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Ponce de Leon's radio utilized?
(a) To make necessary arrangements for the parents and the planes.
(b) To contact the survivors.
(c) To find the hikers.
(d) To contact the president of Uruguay.

2. What mountains does the refined search area surround?
(a) The Tinguiririca, Sosneado and Palomo mountains.
(b) The Tunguera, Salsa, and Palmera mountains.
(c) The Tanguray, Sosolita, and Palma mountains.
(d) The Tingey, Sonora, and Panama mountains.

3. Why are Parrado, Turcatti, and Canessa selected for the next expedition?
(a) They have training as Andinists.
(b) They are the most mentally and physically fit.
(c) They are the most excited about returning home.
(d) They are the weakest.

4. The following day, after reviewing all available information, what do the commanders do?
(a) Begin a search.
(b) End the search.
(c) Continue on the same search.
(d) Change the focus of the search.

5. Where is a cross discovered?
(a) Santa Elena mountain.
(b) Santa Helena mountain.
(c) Santa Maria mountain.
(d) Santa Lucia mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where do the families turn their focus?

2. What does a combination of severe cold and high altitude cause?

3. Back in Montevideo, how are the women feeling?

4. What are the Chilean military police called?

5. Who took turns sleeping in the exposed area near the opening?

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