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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the night what does Diaz tell the survivors?
(a) Of his adventures in the mountain.
(b) One story about his adventures.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A few stories.

2. Who does Paez run to meet in San Fernando?
(a) His family.
(b) The Colonel.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

3. Why do the parents hire another plane to take them to Santiago?
(a) They are unwilling to waste any more time waiting for the first plane to be fixed.
(b) They do not trust the military men.
(c) They are afraid to ride on the first plane.
(d) The first plane cannot be repaired.

4. What revolutionary group was born?
(a) The Ticonderogas.
(b) The Tuiricas.
(c) The Tuperwares.
(d) The Tupamaros.

5. Why is it dangerous to fly midday in the Andes?
(a) Because of the snow storms.
(b) Because of the lightning.
(c) Because of wind patterns.
(d) Because of the ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the parents doing as Canessa and Parrado hike through the Andes?

2. What does Paez do upon receiving this news?

3. What is Gustavo Nicolich's role during this tragedy?

4. What do the men begin to do?

5. What is special about Wednesday, December 20th?

(see the answer key)

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