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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Alone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Franz comfort Frau Matt?
(a) He says that Rudi is a good climber and can do it.
(b) He explains that Winter is the best climber he has ever seen.
(c) He tells her Rudi has only gone to the glaciers.
(d) He explains that he will bring Rudi back.

2. Why does Winter volunteer to go after Rudi?
(a) He is lighter.
(b) He had given Rudi the gear.
(c) He is more able.
(d) He encouraged Franz to let him go.

3. What do the guides believe will destroy the Englishman and the guide from Broli?
(a) The ghosts of Rudi's father and his Herr.
(b) Their audacity.
(c) The treacherous climb.
(d) The demons of the Citadel.

4. What was Teo's last hike?
(a) Up the Monte Rosa.
(b) Up the Wunderhorn.
(c) Up the Rotalp.
(d) Up the Citadel.

5. How did Rudi know which route to follow?
(a) He had memorized his footing.
(b) The marks of their boot nails were still visible.
(c) They had marked out their route before.
(d) He didn't follow their original route, but his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. Until what time did Rudi wait in bed?

2. What made Rudi happy?

3. How much did Winter offer Franz to climb the Citadel with him?

4. Who does Teo first raise his beer to?

5. What did Captain Winter remind Rudi of when he was climbing?

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