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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do tensions rise?
(a) The survivors do not want to go on.
(b) The radio is not an easy task and various survivors have different views on rationing food and productivity.
(c) The survivors are all dying.
(d) The survivors are tired of one another.

2. Canessa and Parrado remained at the Fairchild and attempted to do what?
(a) Fix the transistor radio.
(b) Make the cockpit radio functional.
(c) Move the cockpit toward the rest of the plane.
(d) Make the plane functional.

3. What happens on December 11th?
(a) The plane crashes in the Andes.
(b) The propellers stop turning and the pilot performs an emergency landing.
(c) The plane does not take off due to engine problems.
(d) The plane searches but does not find the men.

4. The radio team heard news that the search would be resumed by the Uruguayan Air Force. What does this information bring?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Mixed emotions.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Worry.

5. How was a democratic state created?
(a) The Colorado party president defeated the conservative party.
(b) The Republican party president defeated the liberal party.
(c) The Blancos party president defeated the liberal party.
(d) The Democratic party president defeated the Republican party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marcelo feel responsible for their losses?

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

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

4. What animals noticed the survivors and dead bodies?

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

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