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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What face did the climbers ascend over?
(a) Khumbu Face.
(b) Yakita Face.
(c) Nuptse Face.
(d) Lhotse Face.

2. After how long was Beck not to try to rejoin the group when he stopped?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 2 hours.

3. What happened as the sun began to set?
(a) His guide returned.
(b) Another group came down off the summit past Beck.
(c) His best friend fell to his death.
(d) The wind picked up, and Beck's vision blurred again.

4. Who is Rob?
(a) Beck's guide.
(b) Another first-time climber.
(c) Beck's friend from Texas who is also climbing.
(d) Beck's son.

5. Why didn't Beck join the group that was headed down the mountain?
(a) He did not think they were competent.
(b) He still planned to reach the summit.
(c) He was delirious.
(d) He was waiting for his guide to return.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Sherpas?

2. Who came by and offered Beck assistance?

3. What did Beck feel at base camp?

4. When did Beck's team make High Camp on the South Col?

5. How many in Beck's group made it to the summit?

(see the answer key)

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