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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Rob?
(a) Beck's guide.
(b) Beck's son.
(c) Another first-time climber.
(d) Beck's friend from Texas who is also climbing.

3. Where is Cartensz Pyramid?
(a) New Guinea.
(b) Indonesia.
(c) Siberia.
(d) China.

4. What was the weather like eighteen hours earlier than when the book opens?
(a) Sleeting.
(b) Foggy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Excellent.

5. With whom do the climbers meet up when climbing down the mountain?
(a) A medical doctor who saves Beck's life.
(b) A group that included Beck's brother.
(c) The IMAX film team.
(d) A helicopter headed to get Yasuko.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Beck decide to stay put for a while?

2. What did Beck find on his second major climb?

3. Who attended the meal with Beck and other climbers on the summit of Mount Elbrus?

4. What was Beck proud to overcome?

5. When did Peach hear that Beck was to climb Kilimanjaro?

(see the answer key)

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