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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many in Beck's group made it to the summit?
(a) 2.
(b) 7.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

2. Why do the climbers have to stay in a base camp for a while?
(a) To become acclimated to the cold.
(b) To learn how to climb.
(c) To become acclimated to the altitude.
(d) To build up muscle.

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

4. Why is Peach frustrated?
(a) She is receiving conflicting news.
(b) She cannot talk to Beck.
(c) She cannot get a flight to Nepal.
(d) No one is there to help her dying husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came by and offered Beck assistance?

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

3. What advice did the group at base camp receive?

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

5. With whose family did Beck meet?

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