VOICED : Naufrago vuelve a su pueblo natal

José Salvador Alvarenga, known as the Salvadoran castaway, reunited with his family in Garita Palmera after eight years. The community celebrated his return, with one neighbor composing a song inspired by his story. Alvarenga had been adrift at sea for over a year after his boat broke down while shark fishing off the Mexican Pacific coast. He was found in the Marshall Islands and returned to El Salvador. Despite his return, he still feels unwell, and doctors advised against going near the sea due to his phobia.

How long was José Salvador Alvarenga away from his hometown before reuniting with his family?

• Twelve years

• Ten years

• Eight years

• Five years

Who composed a song inspired by Alvarenga's story?

• His wife

• His daughter

• A neighbor

• A journalist

What was Alvarenga doing when his boat broke down?

• Transporting goods

• Sailing for leisure

• Fishing for sharks

• Fishing for tuna

Where was Alvarenga found after being adrift for over a year?

• Galapagos Islands

• Marshall Islands

• Fiji

• Hawaii

What advice did doctors give to Alvarenga's family regarding his recovery?

• Keep him away from the sea

• Encourage him to swim

• Take him on a boat trip

• Move to a coastal area