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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Beck run out of food on his second major climb?
(a) They dropped a pack down a crevasse.
(b) Several of their meals got soaked and spoiled.
(c) They did not plan on needing so much food.
(d) He was stuck at base camp due to a storm.

2. What did Meg feel about Beck's upcoming climb of Kilimanjaro?
(a) Her father's hobby was no longer of interest to her.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Her father was breaking his promise to her.
(d) It was exciting.

3. Who were out in full force in Nepal when news of Beck's rescue was known?
(a) Beck's family and friends.
(b) The Napalese people.
(c) The Sherpas.
(d) The paparazzi.

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

5. Where did Beck decide to attend college?
(a) Midwestern State.
(b) Purdue.
(c) Mississippi State.
(d) Yale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Beck find a pipe wrench?

2. Who came by and offered Beck assistance?

3. How did Beck feel about his role as a father?

4. Whom did Rob get to talk with before he died?

5. What happened as the sun began to set?

(see the answer key)

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