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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Beck think of himself in high school?
(a) As a smart wimp.
(b) As someone motivated more by people than achievements.
(c) As a slow learner.
(d) As the smartest student in the school.

2. What did Beck's father do?
(a) An architect.
(b) A physician.
(c) A writer.
(d) An aviator.

3. Who initiates a helicopter rescue at Base Camp Two for Beck?
(a) Beck's brother.
(b) Yasuko's family.
(c) Beck's parents.
(d) Peach.

4. How long did Peach give Beck to demonstrate that he had changed?
(a) Five years.
(b) No time.
(c) Six months.
(d) A year.

5. How did Beck contact his family while at base camp?
(a) He never contacted his family.
(b) Cell phone.
(c) Fax.
(d) Letters that a messenger took to Katmandu.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what condition is Yasuko?

2. What was Beck descending?

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

4. Who fell to his death in Beck's party?

5. What surprised Peach while Beck was in base camp before he even started the climb?

(see the answer key)

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