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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Challenge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What didn't Rudi take from the cupboard?
(a) Ice ax.
(b) Crampons.
(c) Hiking boots.
(d) The knapsack.

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

3. Where is Captain Winter going?
(a) To Germany.
(b) To Greece.
(c) To Georgia.
(d) To Geneva.

4. With what does Teo fill the pack he gives to Rudi?
(a) Stones.
(b) His own weight.
(c) Dishes.
(d) Supplies.

5. What mountain did Rudy long to climb?
(a) The Monte Rosa.
(b) The Rotalp.
(c) The Citadel.
(d) The Wunderhorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Rudi react to Captain Winters' story of his rescue?

2. What did Rudi strike a second match for?

3. Which ridge does Rudi think is the only passable one?

4. Why doesn't Franz think that Rudi can be a porter?

5. What did Teo say in regard to Rudi's climb with him?

(see the answer key)

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