Touching the Void Quiz Questions | Quiz: Storm at the Summit

Quiz: Storm at the Summit

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What is a "Friend"?
a) A hydration bag with a tube for drinking.
b) A belay device.
c) Climbing gear.
d) A sleeping mat.

2. What device does Joe wish they had in their possession as they descend from the summit of Siula Grande?
a) A flare gun.
b) A GPS.
c) A satellite phone.
d) A compass.

3. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?
a) A natural cave.
b) A tent.
c) A man-made cave.
d) A pigsty.

4. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?
a) Abused.
b) Pummeled by snow and wind.
c) Ugly.
d) Twisted and distorted.

5. What is a pitch? (read more)