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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Beck almost suffocated in his tent?
(a) The storm set up a wind vacuum.
(b) The storm blew the walls over his face.
(c) He vomited and almost suffocated in it.
(d) He does not almost suffocate.

2. What did some of Beck's friends realize about Beck's climbing hobby?
(a) It was a substitute for an interesting job.
(b) It was a subsitute for living with his family.
(c) It might be getting dangerous.
(d) Nothing.

3. What did Beck climb in Mexico in 1990?
(a) A series of crevasses.
(b) Two volcanos.
(c) The pyramid of the Sun.
(d) Nothing.

4. What was Peace thinking about while Beck was out climbing?
(a) Her career.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Nothing in particular.
(d) Her children missing their dad.

5. Where was Beck born?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Florida.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Alabama.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Beck decide to attend college?

2. What did Beck enjoy doing after they moved to Dallas when he was not working?

3. What did Dan say about Beck as far as being competitive?

4. What did Beck have a tendency to do when he was pursuing a hobby?

5. Why did Beck have a difficult time reading?

(see the answer key)

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