The Triumph of the Human Spirit in Extreme Conditions
  • 1. Which event does 'Unbroken' by Laura Hillenbrand recount?
A) The Apollo 13 mission
B) The sinking of the Titanic
C) The World War II survival of Louis Zamperini
D) The Vietnam War
  • 2. What did the explorers use to survive the harsh conditions in Shackleton's Antarctic expedition?
A) Air transportation
B) Their resourcefulness and teamwork
C) Modern technology and supplies
D) Advanced medical care
  • 3. What psychological effect is commonly experienced by survivors in extreme situations?
A) Complete forgetfulness
B) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
C) Increased confidence
D) Euphoria
  • 4. What lesson can we learn from extreme survival stories?
A) The weakness of the human body
B) The strength of the human spirit
C) The inevitability of failure
D) The unimportance of teamwork
  • 5. How did Aron Ralston survive being trapped by a boulder?
A) He used a phone to call for help
B) He built a shelter
C) He amputated his own arm
D) He waited for rescue
  • 6. In extreme situations, what is often necessary for teamwork?
A) Minimal interaction
B) Effective communication
C) Complete independence
D) Strict hierarchy
  • 7. In 'Alive', a plane crash leaves survivors stranded in which location?
A) The Arctic tundra
B) The Sahara desert
C) The Himalayan mountains
D) The Andes mountains
  • 8. What did Viktor Frankl emphasize in his book 'Man's Search for Meaning'?
A) Rejecting all authority
B) Living without goals
C) The futility of hope
D) Finding purpose even in suffering
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