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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the survivors do to get fresh air into the plane?
(a) They use the oxygen tanks.
(b) They used a metal rod to puncture the snow outside.
(c) They break off the roof.
(d) They go out the back of the plane.

4. How do the parents of the rugby players feel about the government calling off the search after so little effort?
(a) Worried.
(b) Not surprised.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Appalled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do these animals mean to the survivors?

2. What does Paez Vilaro do to find the lost rugby players?

3. What does the army commander, Colonel Morel, agree to do?

4. What does the Air Force do to the parents?

5. When does summer begin in the Andes?

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