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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joe compare his fitness with Simon's?
(a) Joe and Simon are equally matched.
(b) Joe is more fit than Simon.
(c) Simon is more fit than Joe.
(d) Joe and Simon are both out of shape.

2. What object does Joe have trouble with in the beginning of the story?
(a) His crampons.
(b) His tent.
(c) His rucksack.
(d) The petrol stove.

3. What is a Karrimat?
(a) A belay seat.
(b) A sleeping bag.
(c) A sleeping mat.
(d) A karabiner mat.

4. Joe is thrilled at the prospect of achieving what?
(a) A solo climb.
(b) His father's dream.
(c) A first ascent.
(d) A base jump.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the climbers call their melted-snow drinks?

2. What are Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker doing when the ground breaks out from underneath them?

3. What is blue ice?

4. What do Joe and Simon climb at the beginning of the ascent on Siula Grande?

5. What is the first thing that Simon says to Joe in the chapter "Tempting Fate"?

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