Miraculous survivors: Why they live while others die

What does Laurence Gonzales study about survivors?

• Their political beliefs

• Their psychological and spiritual transformation

• Their educational qualifications

• Their financial backgrounds

What common trait do survivors tend to share, according to Gonzales?

• A non-victim mentality

• A disregard for safety

• A tendency to complain

• A lack of preparation

What percentage of people caught in catastrophes either freeze or wander in a daze?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 25%

Who is more likely to survive according to Gonzales, experienced adults or small children?

• Teenagers

• Experienced adults

• Small children

• Elderly people

What motivated Viktor Frankl to survive the Nazi death camps?

• The thought of seeing his wife again

• The desire for revenge

• The hope of writing a book

• The wish to see his children

What unusual decision did Gonzales make in 1979 that saved his life?

• He declined a flight on a McDonnell Douglas DC-10

• He chose to drive instead of flying

• He postponed his meeting

• He took a different flight

What did Deborah Kiley use for warmth while stranded in the ocean?

• Seaweed

• Plastic sheets

• A blanket

• Clothing from the boat

What did survivors of the 9/11 attacks do that most others did not?

• Waited for rescue

• Stayed in the building

• Ignored security protocol and evacuated

• Called for help

What helped Kiley avoid losing control during her ordeal?

• Meditation

• Talking to herself

• Singing

• Prayer

What was Kiley's vision that helped her push through her fear?

• Swimming to shore

• Being rescued by a cruise ship

• Finding an inhabited island

• Going to the Coast Guard office and asking for their whereabouts