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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What collapses under Simon's feet?
(a) The summit.
(b) An ice bridge.
(c) A crevice.
(d) A snow ridge.

2. How far from the nearest village do Joe, Simon, and Richard pitch base camp?
(a) 28 miles of easy walking.
(b) 28 miles of rough walking.
(c) 56 miles of rough walking.
(d) 5 miles of glacier.

3. 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.

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

5. At the end of "The Final Choice", how does Simon feel?
(a) Like he has broken his leg.
(b) Thirsty and lonely.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Watched.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joe notes in the chapter "On the Edge" that any accident needing a rope to break a fall would be...

2. What is a patina?

3. What device does Joe wish they had in their possession as they descend from the summit of Siula Grande?

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

5. How does Simon cut the rope?

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