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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the camp do when Beck arrived?
(a) Began warming his frostbite areas.
(b) Put him into a medical coma for carrying off the mountain.
(c) Got hot food and liquids in him.
(d) Radioed down the mountain.

2. Beck lost the use of ____________.
(a) His sense of smell.
(b) His left ear.
(c) His left eye.
(d) His hands.

3. When did Beck's team make High Camp on the South Col?
(a) Mid-day.
(b) Late in the night.
(c) Early afternoon.
(d) Late afternoon on schedule.

4. How low did the temperature go where Beck trapped?
(a) Twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
(b) Minus sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
(c) Two degrees Fahrenheit.
(d) Minus five degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Where was Beck taken?
(a) A hospital in Pokhra.
(b) The American Embassy.
(c) A hospital in New Delhi.
(d) A hospital in Ramstein, Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unusual about the conversation with Beck on Monday from Peach's point of view?

2. For what was Beck particularly concerned when they began their assault for the summit?

3. Who is Rob?

4. What trail did Beck hike to get to Everest?

5. What was Beck descending?

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