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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 side of Everest was Beck's group planning to climb?
(a) Khumbu Glacier.
(b) West Side.
(c) North Side.
(d) East Side.

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

3. Who are the Sherpas?
(a) Nepali climbing guides.
(b) A family that lived near the border of India and Nepal.
(c) A group of monks from Tibet.
(d) A group of climbers from Russia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Beck contact his family while at base camp?

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

5. About what did Beck write while in base camp?

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