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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Beck's father use to combat negative feelings?
(a) Success at work.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Making furniture.
(d) Religion.

2. What does Peach say Beck's obsession with climbing was doing?
(a) Making them poor.
(b) Breaking up their family.
(c) Giving him a way to get out of his depression.
(d) Making him unhappy.

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

4. Who is with Beck Weathers?
(a) His wife and a Sherpa guide.
(b) No one.
(c) Dozens of climbers.
(d) His best friend.

5. Where is Beck Weathers trapped?
(a) Life Zone, Mount Everest.
(b) No Man's Land, Mount Everest.
(c) Death Zone, Mount Everest.
(d) Climber's Hollow, Mount Everest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Beck almost suffocated in his tent?

2. Whom did Peach contact that was able to help them?

3. Where was Beck taken?

4. Who helped Beck fight sleep?

5. What does the caller tell Peach about Beck?

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