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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, - Four to Go.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Rudi?
(a) He triggered an avalanche.
(b) His eyes closed without them meaning to.
(c) He slipped and fell.
(d) He hurt himself.

2. Why was Rudi's heart pounding?
(a) He had been exerting himself heavily.
(b) He had seen the cave in which his father had died.
(c) He had confronted the demons that were on the mountain.
(d) He had reached the Fortress.

3. Who saw the three climb up the icefall?
(a) The hotel owner.
(b) Frau Matt.
(c) Franz.
(d) Teo.

4. Why didn't Rudi continue down the hillside?
(a) He thought that his mother would be too worried.
(b) He kept slipping on the snow-covered rocks.
(c) He wanted to climb the peak in the morning.
(d) He knew Franz would be wroth if he didn't.

5. Why is Rudi employed as a dishwasher?
(a) He didn't want to follow his father to the grave.
(b) His mother was jealous of his climbing abilities.
(c) His uncle promised him a scholarship if he stayed in business.
(d) His mother doesn't want him following his father to the grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days did it take the rescue party to make it to Josef Matt?

2. How long did it take Rudi to reach the top of the bergschrund?

3. What had Rudi's tormentor seen?

4. What sound did Rudi make?

5. Who is the last person that Teo raises his glass to?

(see the answer key)

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