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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the caller tell Peach about Beck?
(a) He died on Everest.
(b) He was off the mountain but under arrest for not getting the proper permits.
(c) He was in the hospital at Katmandu.
(d) He would be delayed getting off the mountain for a few days.

3. What does Peach do to help Beck?
(a) Starts a prayer chain.
(b) She sends a frostbite specialist to Nepal from Germany.
(c) She sends a frostbite specialist to Nepal from Russia.
(d) She arranged for him to be rescued and cared for.

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

5. Who is Meg?
(a) A female climber from England.
(b) A female climber from Australia.
(c) Beck's wife.
(d) Beck's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Rob?

3. Where is Beck Weathers trapped?

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

5. How many feet above sea level was the base camp?

(see the answer key)

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