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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Final Choice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far does Simon lower Joe each time before he descends himself?
(a) Approximately 300 feet.
(b) Approximately 300 meters.
(c) Approximately 150 feet.
(d) Approximately 300 abseils.

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

3. What animals do the climbers use to transport their gear to base camp?
(a) Yaks.
(b) Llamas.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Mules.

4. Where do Joe and Simon first meet Richard?
(a) On the beach.
(b) On the mountain.
(c) In a hotel in Lima.
(d) In Zaire.

5. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?
(a) Flashlights.
(b) LCD screens.
(c) Head torches.
(d) Starlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the rope suddenly pulls on Simon with great force, what situation is Joe in that Simon cannot see?

2. What does Simon insist that Joe not do on this trip?

3. What is directly under Joe when he hangs in front of the ice wall?

4. After lowering Joe down, what is Simon's signal that Joe needs to take his weight off the rope?

5. How long is one length of climbing rope?

(see the answer key)

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