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