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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Peach feel about her nickname later in her marriage?
(a) It was a part of losing her own identity.
(b) It made her feel as though no one took her seriously.
(c) It kept her feeling connected to her home roots.
(d) It made Beck happy.

2. Why didn't Beck join the group that was headed down the mountain?
(a) He did not think they were competent.
(b) He still planned to reach the summit.
(c) He was delirious.
(d) He was waiting for his guide to return.

3. Why do the climbers have to stay in a base camp for a while?
(a) To become acclimated to the altitude.
(b) To learn how to climb.
(c) To become acclimated to the cold.
(d) To build up muscle.

4. Who are the Sherpas?
(a) A group of monks from Tibet.
(b) A group of climbers from Russia.
(c) Nepali climbing guides.
(d) A family that lived near the border of India and Nepal.

5. How did Beck choose the mountains he climbed?
(a) The remoteness.
(b) The height.
(c) Whether it was dangerous.
(d) By their guide's reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Beck and Peach meet?

2. When did Beck propose to Peach?

3. Where did Beck's father get transferred to in 1958?

4. With whom did Beck learn about mountaineering?

5. What was Beck descending?

(see the answer key)

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