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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what did Beck write while in base camp?
(a) His goals and aspirations for his life.
(b) The history of the climbing of Mount Everest.
(c) His family.
(d) A novel he was writing about climbers.

2. What did Peach not realize when someone called her and said Beck was alive?
(a) Beck was being bombarded by the press.
(b) Beck was considered a hero for saving another climber.
(c) The caller was implying that Beck would probably die.
(d) Beck was still up on the mountain.

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

4. Who is Rob?
(a) Beck's son.
(b) Beck's guide.
(c) Beck's friend from Texas who is also climbing.
(d) Another first-time climber.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Meg?

2. Who came by and offered Beck assistance?

3. What does Peach do to help Beck?

4. Upon what did Meg reflect when she thought her father was dead?

5. What was unusual about the conversation with Beck on Monday from Peach's point of view?

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