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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Beck decide to stay put for a while?
(a) He lost his vision.
(b) His boot sole broke off.
(c) He needed to use more oxygen.
(d) He lost a mitten.

2. How does Beck get out of his sleeping bag?
(a) He gets out in order to get more food.
(b) He is unable to get out of his sleeping bag.
(c) Two medical doctors arrive and take him out.
(d) The winds from the storm.

3. From where did the call come that told Peach that Beck had been successfully airlifted off the mountain?
(a) India.
(b) Nepal.
(c) Australia.
(d) New Zealand.

4. What face did the climbers ascend over?
(a) Lhotse Face.
(b) Yakita Face.
(c) Nuptse Face.
(d) Khumbu Face.

5. Whom did Rob get to talk with before he died?
(a) His pregnant wife.
(b) His fiance.
(c) His parents.
(d) His three daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Beck stay for a couple days before heading to Lukla?

2. Who fell 150 feet into a crevasse that Beck heard about?

3. Why did Beck feel guilty?

4. What does the caller tell Peach about Beck?

5. Whom did Peach contact that was able to help them?

(see the answer key)

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