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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Beck when he became President in number 111?
(a) 39.
(b) 35.
(c) 44.
(d) 42.

2. Where did Beck's family move in 1954?
(a) Tampa.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Washington, D. C.
(d) San Bernadino.

3. Why did Beck avoid sports in high school?
(a) His eyes.
(b) He had to work after school.
(c) He was not very coordinated.
(d) His size.

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

5. What did Beck feel that he would some day do?
(a) Climb Mt. Everest.
(b) Become a senator or congressman.
(c) Become an actor.
(d) Kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do the climbers meet up when climbing down the mountain?

2. Who went to find Beck and Yasuko after the storm abated?

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

4. Why did Beck run out of food on his second major climb?

5. Between what two points of view does Chapter 13 switch?

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