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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 surprised Peach while Beck was in base camp before he even started the climb?
(a) He called her.
(b) He sent her faxes.
(c) He wrote and said it would be his last climb.
(d) He wrote her two letters.

2. Who attended the meal with Beck and other climbers on the summit of Mount Elbrus?
(a) Some Polish factory workers.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Some Russian soldiers.
(d) No one.

3. Where did Beck find a pipe wrench?
(a) On the pedestal that was supposed to hold Lenin's bust.
(b) Sitting on top of a flat boulder at the summit of Mount Fuji.
(c) In his garage.
(d) Hanging from a tree on Mount Fuji.

4. How was the view from the top of Vinson Massif?
(a) Great for about five minutes before a storm moved in.
(b) Beck does not mention the view from the top of Vinson Massif.
(c) Awesome.
(d) Barely visible due to a storm and foggy glasses on Beck's part.

5. What did Beck's father do during the war years?
(a) MASH unit.
(b) War correspondent.
(c) Aviator instructor.
(d) Designing barracks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seemed to be the only way Beck could be happy?

2. How long did Peach give Beck to demonstrate that he had changed?

3. Who led the group in the helicopter that Beck rode to Cartensz Pyramid?

4. What does Beck do when he slips back into a depression after his presidency ended?

5. What did Beck decide to do instead of suicide?

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