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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, The Heights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What approximate time was it when the group had moved past the Needle?
(a) Early evening.
(b) Mid-afternoon.
(c) Early afternoon.
(d) Late evening.

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

3. In what kind of tree was Rudi's staff hidden?
(a) A cedar.
(b) A fir.
(c) An lodge-pole pine.
(d) A blue spruce.

4. What is the only nice thing that was said of Emil Saxo?
(a) He is good to his Herr's and will take good care of Winter.
(b) He is smart and canny.
(c) He was the best of the guides in Broli.
(d) He is honorable and decent.

5. What didn't Franz bring out for lunch?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Apples.
(c) Tea.
(d) Sausage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other village bordered the Citadel?

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

3. How long had the Citadel been left alone?

4. What had happened when they had reached the snow slope?

5. What part of Rudi's body got stuck?

(see the answer key)

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