2. Why did Rudi venture out in another direction?
(a) He wanted to provide something for the day's climb.
(b) He had wanted the glory for himself.
(c) He wanted to see what was beyond the ledge.
(d) He wanted to explore.

3. Who is the "madman" that Franz is referring to?
(a) Teo.
(b) Captain Winter.
(c) Rudi.
(d) Emil Saxo.

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

5. What other village bordered the Citadel?
(a) Broli.
(b) Busli.
(c) Bruli.
(d) Buli.

6. What was the highest honor a man could obtain?
(a) To maintain a steady job.
(b) To be of service to a man in trouble.
(c) To be a member of the Company of Guides of Kurtal.
(d) To lead the tourists up the mountain.

7. What did the group take with them?
(a) Extra sweaters.
(b) Cheese, sausage and chocolate.
(c) Their packs.
(d) All their gear.

8. Who is the last person that Teo raises his glass to?
(a) Rudi.
(b) Frau Matt.
(c) Emil Saxo.
(d) Franz Lerner.

9. Why doesn't Franz think that Rudi can be a porter?
(a) He's too small and irresponsible.
(b) He is accident prone.
(c) He is careless.
(d) He is too small.

10. What spanned the crevasse at the center?
(a) A snow bridge.
(b) An ice bridge.
(c) A rope bridge.
(d) A timber bridge.

11. Where was the voice coming from?
(a) Inside a crevasse.
(b) Behind him from the path.
(c) One of the mountain slopes.
(d) Behind him from the valley.

12. What did Teo tell the waitress?
(a) That Rudi was out on an errand.
(b) That Rudi was good for nothing in the kitchen.
(c) That Rudi had gone to see his ailing mother.
(d) That Rudi was a good boy.

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

14. How did Rudi know his father's shirt had to be of high quality?
(a) The moths couldn't eat it.
(b) The crimson dye hadn't faded.
(c) The cotton was still soft.
(d) The dye color had faded.

15. What was Rudi's mother known for?
(a) The musical nature of her laugh.
(b) The delicateness of her build.
(c) Her compassion for the other townsfolk.
(d) The sweetness of her smile.