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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the caller tell Peach about Beck?
(a) He died on Everest.
(b) He was in the hospital at Katmandu.
(c) He was off the mountain but under arrest for not getting the proper permits.
(d) He would be delayed getting off the mountain for a few days.

2. What is one thing Beck liked about Peach?
(a) Her adventurous nature.
(b) Her need to have him around.
(c) How sensitive she was to others.
(d) Her determination to suceed even though she did not excel academically.

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

4. Who led the group in the helicopter that Beck rode to Cartensz Pyramid?
(a) An unknown Bulgarian.
(b) Jon Krakauer.
(c) No one.
(d) Rob Hall.

5. Why did Peach think Beck climbed mountains?
(a) To get away from her.
(b) To impress his children.
(c) For the physical challenge.
(d) For attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beck's climbing companion want Beck to decide on their way down the mountain?

2. Where did Beck go after graduating with a B.S.?

3. What does Dan learn about as much as possible?

4. Why do the climbers have to stay in a base camp for a while?

5. Why did Beck try different challenges in the early years of his marriage?

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