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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was unusual about the conversation with Beck on Monday from Peach's point of view?
(a) Beck seemed so well.
(b) Nothing was unusual.
(c) Beck wanted to talk with his family.
(d) Beck asked about her feelings.

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

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

4. With whose family did Beck meet?
(a) Rob.
(b) Yasuko.
(c) Andy.
(d) Doug.

5. With what does Beck compare facing death?
(a) He says there is no comparison.
(b) Living.
(c) A nightmare.
(d) The horror house at Halloween.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Beck stay for a couple days before heading to Lukla?

2. Whom did Rob get to talk with before he died?

3. What happened as the sun began to set?

4. Who is Rob?

5. Why do the climbers have to stay in a base camp for a while?

(see the answer key)

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