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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Peach contact that was able to help them?
(a) A Senator from Louisiana who a friend knew.
(b) Tom Daschle.
(c) The American Embassy in Tibet.
(d) The American Embassy in India.

2. How many feet above sea level was the base camp?
(a) 8,000.
(b) 17,600.
(c) 11,000.
(d) 3200.

3. Why is Peach frustrated?
(a) She is receiving conflicting news.
(b) She cannot talk to Beck.
(c) She cannot get a flight to Nepal.
(d) No one is there to help her dying husband.

4. What did Beck say he enjoyed about climbing?
(a) The sights.
(b) The time away from home.
(c) The terror.
(d) The tranquility.

5. Where did Beck spend his early years?
(a) Korea.
(b) Philippines.
(c) Japan.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Beck descending?

2. Why did Peach think Beck climbed mountains?

3. What did Peach major in during college?

4. What did Beck's climbing companion want Beck to decide on their way down the mountain?

5. Whom did Peach and the children enjoy having on their vacations?

(see the answer key)

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