1. How did a faulty weather forecast affect the outcome of the flight in the story? Why did
the plane end up farther south than the pilot estimated?
2. Explain the wisdom found in the words of the pilot's old flying school instructor.
3. Describe the place where the plane crashed. What injuries were suffered in the crash?
What aspects of the crash site kept the injuries from being much worse?
4. What might have happened if the pilot had shown panic in front of the passengers after
the crash?
5. After receiving airborne supplies, what was in the first bundle that the group had opened?
Why was this ironic?
6. What book was read aloud as the people waited to be found? Why were they interested in
hearing the words?
7. How were they finally rescued? Why do you think the Swiss were interested in memorializing
the incident?

ABEKA 8th grade literature questions .