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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Anatoli Boukreev?
(a) A Sherpa.
(b) The man who rescued Rob.
(c) A Russian guide.
(d) A Russian first-time climber.

2. How did Beck think of himself in high school?
(a) As someone motivated more by people than achievements.
(b) As a smart wimp.
(c) As a slow learner.
(d) As the smartest student in the school.

3. What did Beck decide to major in at college?
(a) Biology.
(b) Pre-med.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Writing.

4. What did Beck enjoy doing after they moved to Dallas when he was not working?
(a) Building model planes.
(b) Meeting his buddies at the bars.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Running.

5. What bothered many people about Beck?
(a) His not trying to save others that died on the mountain.
(b) His feeling sorry for himself.
(c) His looks.
(d) His saying that no one should try to climb Everest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of climbing was trickier than Beck realized?

2. What did Beck get that Peach hated?

3. How did Peach's father die?

4. What did Beck say he blamed for his unhappiness?

5. What surprised Peach while Beck was in base camp before he even started the climb?

(see the answer key)

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