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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was Beck particularly concerned when they began their assault for the summit?
(a) The lack of proper equipment.
(b) The lack of good guidance.
(c) The cold.
(d) Two of the climbers.

2. What does Peach say Beck's obsession with climbing was doing?
(a) Making him unhappy.
(b) Breaking up their family.
(c) Making them poor.
(d) Giving him a way to get out of his depression.

3. Who were out in full force in Nepal when news of Beck's rescue was known?
(a) The Napalese people.
(b) The paparazzi.
(c) Beck's family and friends.
(d) The Sherpas.

4. Where is Beck Weathers trapped?
(a) No Man's Land, Mount Everest.
(b) Life Zone, Mount Everest.
(c) Climber's Hollow, Mount Everest.
(d) Death Zone, Mount Everest.

5. With whose family did Beck meet?
(a) Rob.
(b) Andy.
(c) Yasuko.
(d) Doug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the camp do when Beck arrived?

2. Why was Beck almost suffocated in his tent?

3. What did Peach not realize when someone called her and said Beck was alive?

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

5. Why didn't Beck join the group that was headed down the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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