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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Beck avoid sports in high school?
(a) His eyes.
(b) He had to work after school.
(c) His size.
(d) He was not very coordinated.

2. How long did Peach give Beck to demonstrate that he had changed?
(a) No time.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) A year.

3. Where did Beck's family move in 1954?
(a) Washington, D. C.
(b) Tampa.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) San Bernadino.

4. How did Beck get to Lukla once he was in Nepal?
(a) Hiking.
(b) Yaks.
(c) Train.
(d) Helicopter.

5. Who initiates a helicopter rescue at Base Camp Two for Beck?
(a) Beck's brother.
(b) Peach.
(c) Beck's parents.
(d) Yasuko's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting at the opening of Chapter 2?

2. What did Peach tell Beck when he talked to her?

3. What did Beck's father use to combat negative feelings?

4. Why was Beck almost suffocated in his tent?

5. About what did Beck write while in base camp?

(see the answer key)

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