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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many more victims had been claimed by this snow?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

2. What does the transistor radio say has been found?
(a) A plane.
(b) A geological site.
(c) A cross in the snow.
(d) Hikers.

3. What does Paez do upon receiving this news?
(a) He runs to tell his friend, Rodriguez, who is already on the plane.
(b) He finds another flight to San Fernando.
(c) He runs outside and gets in a taxi.
(d) He gets on the plane.

4. As a group, how are the survivors becoming?
(a) Cheerful and hopeful.
(b) Uncertain but hopeful.
(c) Irritable and depressed.
(d) Positive and upbeat.

5. Who took turns sleeping in the exposed area near the opening?
(a) The injured.
(b) The strongest among the survivors.
(c) The couples.
(d) The weak and sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Parrado eventually return?

2. How close is it to Christmas?

3. Who are the two major political parties?

4. Why has Roy been living off meager rations?

5. Why is Fito reluctant to use one of the bodies?

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