Survival and Success Stories Quiz

What is the main idea in paragraphs 4 and 5?

• Surviving is just about being lucky.

• Surviving depends on being physically strong.

• Surviving means you need help from others.

• Surviving is something you can choose to do.

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How does the author show the main idea in paragraphs 4-5?

• By listing ways to survive.

• By talking about how luck matters.

• By explaining Callahan's decision to keep going.

• By showing how important rescue teams are.

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How did Steven Callahan get drinking water while he was stranded?

• Seawater

• Rainwater

• A desalination device

• Bottled water

How did Callahan keep himself mentally stable?

• He practiced yoga and wrote notes.

• He listened to music.

• He talked to himself.

• He sang songs.

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For how many days was Steven Callahan stranded at sea?

• 76 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 50 days

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What was the name of the boat that Steven Callahan sailed?

• The Ocean Explorer

• The Atlantic Drifter

• The Sea Voyager

• The Napoleon Solo

What did Callahan eat to stay alive?

• Fruit and nuts

• Canned food

• Barnacles and birds

• Fish and seaweed

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What was the main problem Joe Simpson faced while he was coming down the mountain?

• He did not have enough water

• He broke his arm

• He broke his leg

• He did not have enough food

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How did Simon Yates save himself and Joe Simpson during their climb?

• He built a shelter.

• He climbed back up.

• He called for help.

• He cut the rope.

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How did Joe Simpson make it back to base camp?

• He discovered a secret path.

• His partner carried him.

• He crawled five miles over a glacier.

• A helicopter rescued him.

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