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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Beck do around 4 p.m.?
(a) Opened his eyes.
(b) Called his wife on his cell phone.
(c) Gave Yasuko mouth to mouth resuscitation.
(d) Began to ascend to find Rob Hall.

2. What did Peach major in during college?
(a) Political science.
(b) English.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Physical education.

3. Who initiates a helicopter rescue at Base Camp Two for Beck?
(a) Beck's brother.
(b) Yasuko's family.
(c) Beck's parents.
(d) Peach.

4. Where did Beck learn survival skills?
(a) An old war buddy of Beck's father's.
(b) Boy Scouts.
(c) 4-H.
(d) Campfire Boys.

5. Who are the Sherpas?
(a) A family that lived near the border of India and Nepal.
(b) A group of monks from Tibet.
(c) Nepali climbing guides.
(d) A group of climbers from Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Beck propose to Peach?

2. What gave Beck motivation?

3. What time does the narration flash back to in Chapter 11?

4. What did Beck forget to do for their wedding night?

5. With whose family did Beck meet?

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