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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A hundredweight of icicles falls on Joe's head. How much is this?
(a) About 100 icicles.
(b) 100 grams.
(c) 100 kilograms.
(d) 100 pounds.

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

3. What do Norma and Gloria sell to Richard and Joe?
(a) Goat's milk.
(b) Homemade cheese.
(c) Muslin bags.
(d) Two Donkeys.

4. On what route do two climbers witness the deaths of two other climbers?
(a) The Croz Spur.
(b) Mount Everest.
(c) Siula Grande.
(d) The Red Granite Spire.

5. How many hours do Joe and Ian hang on the rope before being rescued?
(a) 12.
(b) 1.
(c) 21.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator when italic print is used in the book?

2. How does Joe describe Simon's eyes?

3. What is the name of the rock that Joe and Ian climb?

4. Who is the first character mentioned by the author?

5. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?

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