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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Master and Pupil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the person in the crevasse lose when he fell?
(a) axe.
(b) rope.
(c) spiked boots.
(d) pick.

2. What had Rudi never received before?
(a) Such praise from a man of Winter's capabilities.
(b) A letter.
(c) A written note.
(d) Such fine gifts.

3. What gave Rudi such hope?
(a) The return of Captain Winter.
(b) The chance to tell Franz what happened.
(c) The chance to atone for the Wunderhorn fiasco.
(d) Teo telling his uncle what happened.

4. Why was Rudi to be ashamed of the mistake he made?
(a) He wasn't thinking of others, but of himself.
(b) He made a stupid mistake.
(c) He jeopardized the employer.
(d) He didn't place value on his life.

5. What was the greatest sin a mountaineer can commit?
(a) Making the employer risk his life to save his.
(b) Making others risk their lives to save his.
(c) Falling.
(d) Scouting ahead without telling anyone where he was going.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the peak of the Citadel hidden behind?

2. What mountain was used as a "practice mountain" by guides and visiting climbers?

3. What didn't Captain Winter buy for Rudi?

4. What did the Citadel make all the other mountains around it look like?

5. How many people could stay in the Blausee Hut?

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