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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Beck almost suffocated in his tent?
(a) He vomited and almost suffocated in it.
(b) The storm set up a wind vacuum.
(c) He does not almost suffocate.
(d) The storm blew the walls over his face.

2. Who is Meg?
(a) Beck's daughter.
(b) A female climber from Australia.
(c) A female climber from England.
(d) Beck's wife.

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

4. On what did Peach count on when she was thinking about divorce?
(a) Her children's support.
(b) Her parents' support.
(c) Her friends' support.
(d) Beck's generosity.

5. Who is Howard?
(a) Peach's cousin.
(b) Peach's older brother.
(c) Beck's cousin.
(d) Beck's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who initiates a helicopter rescue at Base Camp Two for Beck?

2. What did Beck decide to major in at college?

3. Where was Beck taken?

4. Where did Beck decide to attend college?

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

(see the answer key)

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