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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who spurred on the expedition team so they could make it back to the Fairchild?
(a) Turcatti.
(b) Canessa.
(c) Parrado.
(d) Vizintin.

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

3. Is Dr. Canessa fortunate?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

4. How do the survivors feel when Vizintin comes sliding back to camp?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Angry.
(c) Worried.
(d) Scared.

5. On what does the search focus?
(a) The pilot's comments about seeing Curico.
(b) The Chilean border.
(c) The path of the plane.
(d) The volcano of Tinguiririca.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the roaring sound that Canessa and Parrado hear?

3. What did the school systems in place at that time lack?

4. What is discovered back at the Fairchild?

5. Even if the plane is not buried in snow, why would it still be hard to see?

(see the answer key)

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