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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who fell to his death in Beck's party?
(a) A Sherpa.
(b) A Taiwanese climber.
(c) A Japanese climber.
(d) An English climber.

3. Why did Beck decide to stay put for a while?
(a) He lost his vision.
(b) His boot sole broke off.
(c) He lost a mitten.
(d) He needed to use more oxygen.

4. How did Beck get to Lukla once he was in Nepal?
(a) Yaks.
(b) Train.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Helicopter.

5. When did Beck's team make High Camp on the South Col?
(a) Late in the night.
(b) Late afternoon on schedule.
(c) Mid-day.
(d) Early afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trail did Beck hike to get to Everest?

2. How low did the temperature go where Beck trapped?

3. What is the setting at the opening of Chapter 2?

4. Who fell 150 feet into a crevasse that Beck heard about?

5. Who came by and offered Beck assistance?

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