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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Peach contact that was able to help them?
(a) The American Embassy in Tibet.
(b) A Senator from Louisiana who a friend knew.
(c) The American Embassy in India.
(d) Tom Daschle.

2. How did Beck think of himself in high school?
(a) As a smart wimp.
(b) As the smartest student in the school.
(c) As a slow learner.
(d) As someone motivated more by people than achievements.

3. From where did the call come that told Peach that Beck had been successfully airlifted off the mountain?
(a) Nepal.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) India.
(d) Australia.

4. What did Beck say he blamed for his unhappiness?
(a) Peach.
(b) His inability to relax.
(c) His job.
(d) His children.

5. How did Beck choose the mountains he climbed?
(a) By their guide's reputation.
(b) The height.
(c) Whether it was dangerous.
(d) The remoteness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did both of Peach's grandmothers have in common?

2. Why did Beck avoid sports in high school?

3. What was Peace thinking about while Beck was out climbing?

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

5. Whom did Peach and the children enjoy having on their vacations?

(see the answer key)

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