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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Needle's Eye.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the peak of the Citadel hidden behind?
(a) A dense layer of mist.
(b) The peak of the Wunderhorn.
(c) A large cloud.
(d) The shoulder of the Wunderhorn.

2. What in the rock glittered like diamonds?
(a) Hematite.
(b) Gold.
(c) Quartz.
(d) Mica.

3. What did Rudi still have in his hands?
(a) The ax.
(b) Balls of snow.
(c) The rope.
(d) His crampons.

4. How did Rudi's uncle respond to him threading the needle?
(a) He was aloof.
(b) He was full of praise for him.
(c) He told him he would never again use another porter.
(d) He held him tight.

5. What part of Rudi's body got stuck?
(a) His head.
(b) His shoulders.
(c) His arms.
(d) His hips.

Short Answer Questions

1. What point of the Citadel was the highest point reached before?

2. What warmed Rudi more than either tent or blanket?

3. What made Rudi not want to go back to Kurtal?

4. How long had the Citadel been left alone?

5. Why are Saxo and Winter headed back to Broli?

(see the answer key)

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