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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what condition is Yasuko?
(a) She is dead.
(b) Hyperthermic coma.
(c) She is well but has some frostbite on her feet.
(d) She can't be found.

2. What did Beck feel at base camp?
(a) Tired.
(b) Exhileration.
(c) Aprehensive.
(d) Boredom.

3. Where did Beck stay for a couple days before heading to Lukla?
(a) In Pokhra.
(b) At a hotel in Katmandu.
(c) In India.
(d) In Tibet meditating.

4. What does Dan learn about as much as possible?
(a) The other climbers' fates.
(b) How Beck and Peach felt towards each other.
(c) The situation that led to Beck's almost dying.
(d) Beck's medical condition.

5. How long did Peach give Beck to demonstrate that he had changed?
(a) A year.
(b) Six months.
(c) No time.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who are the Sherpas?

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

5. What does Peach say Beck's obsession with climbing was doing?

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