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