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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what condition is Yasuko?
(a) She is dead.
(b) She can't be found.
(c) Hyperthermic coma.
(d) She is well but has some frostbite on her feet.

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

3. What did Beck decide to do instead of suicide?
(a) Bike across the United States.
(b) Quit his job.
(c) Divorce his wife.
(d) Climb.

4. What did Beck's climbing companion want Beck to decide on their way down the mountain?
(a) If Beck could handle the Alps.
(b) If they were going to keep climbing.
(c) If Beck was divorcing Peach.
(d) If Beck could handle the Himalayas.

5. What is one thing Beck liked about Peach?
(a) Her adventurous nature.
(b) How sensitive she was to others.
(c) Her determination to suceed even though she did not excel academically.
(d) Her need to have him around.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Beck born?

2. What was Beck proud to overcome?

3. What bothered many people about Beck?

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

5. How did Beck's brother Dan energize himself?

(see the answer key)

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