Touching the Void Quiz Questions | Quiz: Beneath the Mountain Lakes to In the Far Distance

Quiz: Beneath the Mountain Lakes to In the Far Distance

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How does Simon cut the rope?
a) He cuts it with a set of climber's rope-shears.
b) He uses a sharp rock.
c) He touches a knife to it.
d) He saws at the rope with a knife for one hour.

2. Before recounting the Mont Blanc incident, Joe determines that Simon...
a) Has broken his leg.
b) Is suffering from altitude sickness.
c) Is indeed frostbitten.
d) Is going to leave without him.

3. What does Simon say he and Joe have changed by climbing the mountain?
a) The record books.
b) The mountain face.
c) Everything.
d) Nothing.

4. What does Simon believe causes the loss of Joe? (read more)