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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that Simon says to Joe in the chapter "Tempting Fate"?
(a) "This is it!"
(b) "It's freezing cold!"
(c) "My fingers have never been this bad."
(d) "I'll go first, shall I?"

2. What are Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker doing when the ground breaks out from underneath them?
(a) Digging a snow hole.
(b) Belaying.
(c) Abseiling.
(d) Getting ready to sleep.

3. At what altitude does Joe realize that both he and Simon have set a personal altitude record?
(a) 15,000 feet.
(b) 21,000 feet.
(c) 29,000 feet.
(d) 18,000 feet.

4. Where does Richard sleep on the way up to base camp?
(a) In his tent.
(b) In a pigsty.
(c) In a snow cave.
(d) In a hammock.

5. After his accident with Ian, Joe regains his desire to climb, except for the dread of what?
(a) Falling.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Bivouacs.
(d) Shredded ropes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a couloir?

2. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?

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

4. What description does Joe lend to the sounds of icicles breaking away?

5. Where do Joe and Simon first meet Richard?

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