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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Beck taken?
(a) A hospital in New Delhi.
(b) The American Embassy.
(c) A hospital in Ramstein, Germany.
(d) A hospital in Pokhra.

2. 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.

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

4. Who is with Beck Weathers?
(a) No one.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His wife and a Sherpa guide.
(d) Dozens of climbers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Peach planned to tell Beck after his climbing Mount Everest before Beck was injured?

2. In what condition is Yasuko?

3. Who is Madan?

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

5. Why did Beck decide to stay put for a while?

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