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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Beck's father get transferred to in 1958?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) Iran.
(c) Germany.
(d) Japan.

2. Why did Beck run out of food on his second major climb?
(a) He was stuck at base camp due to a storm.
(b) They dropped a pack down a crevasse.
(c) They did not plan on needing so much food.
(d) Several of their meals got soaked and spoiled.

3. Where was Beck taken?
(a) A hospital in Pokhra.
(b) A hospital in Ramstein, Germany.
(c) The American Embassy.
(d) A hospital in New Delhi.

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

5. Where did Beck decide to climb after his climb in Colorado?
(a) Mount Fuji.
(b) Mount Shasta.
(c) Mount McKinley.
(d) Mount Olympus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Beck have trouble seeing as he descended the mountain on his second climb?

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

4. Who helped Beck fight sleep?

5. How long did Peach give Beck to demonstrate that he had changed?

(see the answer key)

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